Sensory Perception

Definition

Sensory perception is the process by which the nervous system receives, interprets, and processes sensory information from the environment to create meaningful experiences. It involves detecting stimuli through sensory organs and translating these signals into neural messages that the brain can understand.

Related terms

Somatic Nervous System:

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements and transmits sensory and motor signals to and from the central nervous system.

Sensory Receptors:

Specialized neurons or cells that detect and respond to different types of stimuli such as light, sound, or touch, converting them into electrical impulses.

Neural Pathways: Networks of neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or between the brain and other parts of the body, essential for processing sensory information