03.03 Other Senses
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Part 1--Complete this graphic organizer to help you understand these sensory systems. (15
points)
Taste
Stimulus
Receptors
Location
of
Receptors
Smell
Touch
Kinesthesis
Vestibular
System
Chemicals
in food
Chemicals in
the air
Pain,
Body
coldness and position in
warmth,
space
pressure
Displaced fluid
Chemical
particles of
food
dissolved in
saliva
Chemical
detection
Somesthetic
Body
position and
posture
Head position
Taste buds
Olfactory bulb
Skin
Muscles and
joints
Semicircular
canals
Strong and
weak odors
Mood,
Sense of
expectations, location
experiences
Basic
Sweet, sour,
Elements salty, bitter
of
Perception
Equilibrium
and balance
Part 2: (15 points)
A circus entertainer
uses many sensory
cues when performing.
Write a paragraph
describing three
senses that circus
entertainers rely on
Although the circus entertainer
performs using many senses, the main
thing he uses kinesthetic sense, vestibular
senses, and a sense of touch. The
kinesthetic sensation in reference to other
objects is the sense of the location of the
body. The entertainer will use that sense to
navigate and perceive positions that are
and explain why each is important.
integral to the stunts her performs. The
vestibule sense purpose is to interpret
balance and equilibrium in the following
situation. Balance enables the circus clown
to perform very rigorous activities. For
instance, balancing on the tightrope to the
fast performance of walking the plank. In
order to feel pressure, heat, and pain, he is
using his sense of touch. The circus clown
can use this sense when juggling lethal
items such as sharp objects. He'll use his
sense of touch in order to enable him from
not getting the sharp point therefore not
causing pain him any pain. Or, he will reach
the fire from the end of the sword and feel
painful heat.
Correct Spelling/Grammar and Academic Integrity check. (5 points)