Receptor Classification By Stimulus Type Flashcards
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What are Thermoreceptors?
A
Sensitive to changes in temperature (within a range)
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Q
What are Mechanoreceptors?
A
Respond to:
- touch
- pressure
- vibration
- stretch
- itch
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Q
What are Photoreceptors?
A
Respond to light energy (eg. Retina in the eye)
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Q
What are Chemoreceptors?
A
Respond to chemicals (smell, taste, changes in blood chemistry).
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What are Nociceptors?
A
Sensitive to pain-causing stimuli (eg. Extreme heat or cold, excessive pressure, inflammatory chemicals)
