Sensory Receptors

Question 1

Mechanoreceptors

Answer 1

respond to mechanical forces
-touch, pressure, stretch, vibration, and itch

Question 2

One type of mechanoreceptor

Answer 2

baroreceptors which monitor blood pressure
-found in major blood vessels

Question 3

Thermoreceptors

Answer 3

respond to temperature changes

Question 4

Chemoreceptors

Answer 4

respond to chemicals in the solution

Question 5

Photoreceptors

Answer 5

respond to light
-located in the eye

Question 6

Nociceptors

Answer 6

respond to harmful stimuli that result in pain