Touch
What sense lets you feel a hug?
Touch
What warns your body about possible harm?
Pain
What is your body's largest organ?
Skin
What detects pressure on your skin?
Sensory Receptors
What are pain receptors called?
Nociceptors
What is sensory adaptation?
Becoming less sensitive to a constant stimulus
What carries touch signals to your brain?
What carries touch signals to your brain?
What theory explains how rubbing a bump can reduce pain?
Gate Control Theory
What two temperature sensations can your skin detect?
Warmth and cold