How are Sensory Signals Transmitted through the Maxillary Nerve?
Sensory signals are transmitted through the maxillary nerve via the activation of mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors located in the facial region. These receptors detect various stimuli such as touch, temperature, and pain. The sensory information is then converted into electrical impulses and carried by the axons of the sensory neurons to the trigeminal ganglion, and subsequently to the brainstem and higher brain centers for processing.
