response of sensory receptors Flashcards
1
Q
receptor potential
A
graded potential as result of receptor interaction with stimuli
2
Q
primary receptors
A
majority
Axons conduct APs in response to receptor potentials
3
Q
secondary receptors
A
cause release of NT that bind to receptors on neuron causing receptor potential
have NO AXONS
short axon like projections
special senses
4
Q
adaptation
A
decreased sensitivity to continued stimulus
ie after getting dressed dont perceive clothes are touching skin any more
5
Q
tonic receptors
A
accommodate very slowly
ie merkle and ruffini
6
Q
phasic receptors
A
accomodate rapidly
pacinian and messiner
