exteroception

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Exteroception refers to stimuli received from outside an organism. These stimuli are detected by exteroceptors, which are sensory organs that respond to external environmental information.12

Exteroceptors are a type of receptor that connects to the central nervous system via afferent nerve fibers. They are responsible for the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, allowing organisms to perceive their external surroundings. This is distinct from interoceptors, which monitor the body's internal environment, and proprioceptors, which sense body position and movement.3

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phantom limb syndrome
…perception of external sensations (exteroception), including touch, temperature, pressure, vibration, and itch. Pain sensations range from burning and shooting pains to feelings of tingling “pins and needles.” While phantom limb syndrome occurs only in amputees, phantom sensations may be perceived in people who have survived strokes but lost function…
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…perception of external sensations (exteroception), including touch, temperature, pressure, vibration, and itch. Pain sensations range from burning and shooting pains to feelings of tingling “pins and needles.” While phantom limb syndrome occurs only in amputees, phantom sensations may be perceived in people who have survived strokes but lost function…
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