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Anatomy and Physiology Course Lesson 5.3: Special senses and sensory processing.

Austin Mandeville MHS, NRP
Oct 7, 2026
105–140 min including topic learning materials
Anatomy and Physiology Course Lesson 5.3: Special senses and sensory processing.
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PHA LEARNING PRIMER · 05.3

Explain how receptors begin sensory information

Connect receptor activation with sensory signals. Relate the special senses and their pathways to sensory processing.

Focus for this topic

  • Connect receptor activation with sensory signals.
  • Relate the special senses and their pathways to sensory processing.

Recommended study time: 105–140 minutes. Objectives: AP-M05-01 and AP-M05-04.

Your study sequence

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