RECEPTORS

Question 1

what is the medulla oblongata?

Answer 1

• its the primary respiratory control centre.

- it sends signals to the muscles that control respiration to allow breathing to occur.

Question 2

What are the chemoreceptors?

Answer 2

• detect the levels of Co2 in the blood by monitoring the concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood.
• Co2 decreases pH of blood (acidic)

Question 3

What are the proprioceptors?

Answer 3

• they detect an increase in muscle movement

Question 4

What are baroreceptors?

Answer 4

• they detect changes in arterial pressure.

- stimulated by the distortion of the arterial wall when pressure changes.