Sensory Physiology

Nancy L. DeVore

June 1996

Introduction

Subjective vs. Objective Sensory Physiology

The Sense of Taste

  • Physiology
  • Basic Taste Qualities
  • Concerns of Sensory Evaluation

    The Sense of Smell

  • Physiology
  • Primary Odors
  • Chemical Feeling Factors
  • Concerns of Sensory Evaluation

    The Sense of Vision

  • Physiology
  • Visible Light
  • Geometrical Illusions
  • Concerns of Sensory Evaluation

    The Sense of Sound

  • Physiology
  • Concerns of Sensory Evaluation

    The Sense of Touch

  • Somesthesis vs. Kinesthesis

    Physiological Factors Influencing Sensory Evaluation

    Sensory Physiology Experiment

    Conclusion
    As you can see, sensory perception that influences sensory evaluation is a simultaneous jumble of all impressions on ones senses, explained both objectively and subjectively. More importantly, our senses do not act alone but synergistically to allow us to experience our world. Literature Cited

    Updated 8/29/97. Send mail to Food Resource, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.