Which of the following cranial nerves is not involved in the gustatory sense?
a. Vagus nerve (X)
b. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
c. Facial nerve (VII)
d. Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
What is the difference between special senses and general senses?
Special senses use action potentials, while general senses use graded potentials.
Special senses are located in special sense organs, while general senses are distributed throughout the body.
General senses include sight, taste, and equilibrium; special senses include pressure, temperature, and pain.
The receptors for general senses are receptor cells, while special senses use modified nerve endings.