Sensory Receptors Flashcards
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What are phasic vs tonic sensory receptors? Which receptors fall into each category?
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Phasic (Rapidly adapting)
- Pacinian and Hair receptors
Tonic (Slowly adapting)
- everything else
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What are phasic vs tonic sensory receptors? Which receptors fall into each category?
Phasic (Rapidly adapting)
- Pacinian and Hair receptors
Tonic (Slowly adapting)
- everything else