3.

EXPLAIN HOW A SENSATION OCCURS

Sensory impulses that reach the spinal cord may serve as
input for spinal reflexes, such as the stretch reflex. Sensory
impulses that reach the lower brain stem elicit more complex
reflexes, such as changes in heart rate or breathing rate. When
sensory impulses reach the cerebral cortex, we become
consciously aware of the sensory stimuli and can precisely locate
and identify specific sensations such as touch, pain, hearing, or
taste.

4. WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? EXPLAIN ITS APPLICABILITY IN PAIN

RELIEVING
Acupunture is the use of fine needles (lasers, ultrasound,or
electricity) inserted into specific exterior body
locations(acupoints) and manipulated to relieve pain and provide
therapy for various conditions.
The placement of needles may cause the release of
neurotransmitters such as endorphins, painkillers that may inhibit
pain pathways.

Works Cited
Gerard J. Tortora, B. D. (2014). Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology (14th ed.). Wiley.

CHARACTERISTICS
Tissue Type

EPIDERMIS
Connective Tissues

Presence of Blood
Vessels

Absent

DERMIS
Connective Tissues
- Areolar CT
- Dense Irregular
CT
Present

Permeability

Less permeable

Permeable

Relative strength

Less Strong

Stronger

Works Cited
Gerard J. Tortora, B. D. (2014). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (14th ed.).
Wiley.
Yu CD, H. W. (1980). Physical model evaluation of topical prodrug delivery-simultaneous transport and bioconversion of vidarabine-5'-valerate III:
Permeability differences of vidarabine and n-pentanol in components of
hairless mouse skin.