Summary Sensory Physiology: Mechanisms of Sensation and Perception

Experience the world through a clear, visual journey of how our bodies detect and interpret sensory information. A mind map on Sensory Physiology will showcase the different types of sensory receptors—including mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, nociceptors, photoreceptors, and chemoreceptors—and explain how each detects specific stimuli like touch, temperature, pain, light, and chemicals. It will map the pathways these sensory signals take through peripheral nerves, spinal cord tracts, and brain regions such as the thalamus and sensory cortex. The mind map will also cover special senses like vision, hearing, taste, smell, and balance, illustrating their unique receptor structures and processing centers. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of how sensory inputs are transformed into the perceptions that shape our experience of the environment.