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Vascular changes induced by sensory nerve stimulation. Conveying impulses from sense organs to the reflex or higher centers.  

Muscular activity in response to a sensory stimulus.  

In radiography, the use of densities on an exposed and processed film to evaluate, monitor, and maintain processors, intensifying screens, film types, and exposure systems.  

A calibrated instrument with an optical step wedge and light source that puts a graduated set of densities on a radiographic film; used in quality control monitoring for film processors. The fundamental function of this system is to generate consistent exposures on both surfaces of medical X-ray film, enabling the measurement and analysis of the…

In allergy and dermatology, a substance that makes the susceptible individual react to the same or other irritants. Any substance that induces sensitization.  

Made susceptible, or immuno-reactive, to an antigen. Becoming more sensitive, especially to bacteria or proteins that can trigger an allergic response, is a growing concern for doctors. This issue arises when topical agents containing certain medications, like antibiotics, are used to treat skin conditions. Sometimes, this sensitizes the patient to that specific drug. Consequently, if…