Receptors Flashcards
1
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2
Q
What 3 types of receptors do you need to know
A
Pacinian
rod
cone
3
Q
How does the Pacinian corpuscle work when pressure is applied
A
When pressure is applied the neurone membrane deforms
This stretches and widens the Na+ channels
Na+ diffuses in
This established a generator potential
4
Q
What makes up the Pacinian corpuscle
A
sensory neurone
wrapped in layers of tissue
seperated by gel
5
Q
Where is the Pacinian corpuscle found
A
Deep in skin
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