In anatomy and physiology, the term "sensory" (Latin sensus = sense, sensation) is a generic term for various sensory modalities and describes the reception and processing of sensory perceptions by the sensory organs. In a sensory test, the olfactory, gustatory and visual properties of an object are analysed. This is carried out by a person who is able to make such assessments thanks to their scientific and technological knowledge and regular practice.
Sensory stimuli are perceived in the sensory areas of the cerebral cortex, where the stimuli received by the receptors are processed. In contrast, "sensory" generally describes a sensory perception that often has an aesthetic or emotional component and is less analytical than sensory judgement.
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