Physiology

Brain and Cognitive Sciences: Touch Name of student Name of University Abstract The sensory modality of touch plays an extremely important role in the human way of living and has a wide variety of functions. Many different neurons combine to form a pathway that transmits information received from the touch receptors to the central nervous system. Though all sensory modalities function in cohesion in the human body, the modality of touch can become heightened and work as a substitute in situations where any other sensory modality is impaired. Scientists working in the field of haptics are trying to use this capability to help visually impaired people and develop devices that can replicate the...