Identify the general and special senses in humans

Humans have special senses: olfaction, gustation, equilibrium, and hearing, plus the general senses of somatosensation. Each of these senses allow us to perceive something about the world around us.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Identify the general and special senses in humans
• Describe three important steps in sensation
• Explain the concept of just-noticeable difference in sensory perception

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Human Senses
• Sensation
• Just-Noticeable Difference
• Self Check: The Senses