Asked by Vanessa Marquez on Jul 04, 2024
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Our sense of the position and movement of individual body parts is called
A) the vestibular sense.
B) olfaction.
C) kinesthesia.
D) sensory interaction.
Vestibular Sense
The sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it also aids in maintaining balance.
Olfaction
The sense of smell, a chemical sense through which organisms perceive and identify different scents or odors in their environment.
Kinesthesia
The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling the perception of body movement and orientation.
- Elucidate the physiological processes that underpin kinesthesia and their significance in the regulation of body movement and coordination.
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Lastarsha GillespieJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sense of the position and movement of individual body parts is called kinesthesia. Option A is the sense of balance and spatial orientation. Option B is the sense of smell. Option D refers to the process by which different sensory modalities work together to create a cohesive perception of the world. None of these sensory processes are specifically related to the position and movement of individual body parts.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the physiological processes that underpin kinesthesia and their significance in the regulation of body movement and coordination.