Peripheral/Sensory System Notes - Dual Credit Anatomy & Physiology👅👂👁

The sensory system is responsible for processing environmental information through various modalities, including taste, hearing, and vision. Each sense relies on specialized receptors that convert stimuli into neural signals.

Sensory Organs are able to “sense” this information because of specialized receptors.

When a receptor is triggered, it causes an action potential in the sensory.

Structure of the Eyeball

Wall of eyeball contains three tunics

• Fibrous Layer

• Vascular Ayer

• Inner Layer

Internal Cavity filled with fluids called humors

Lens separates internal cavity into anterior and Posterior segments