12 Questions
What is the job of sensory receptors?
Enhancing the stimulus
What is the process of converting one form of energy into another called?
Transduction
How many stages are involved in the sensory process?
2
What does sensory adaptation refer to?
Slowing down neuron firing during prolonged stimulation
Which type of information do sensory receptors transmit regarding the stimulus?
Modality, location, intensity, and duration
What is the main role of receptors in the sensory process?
Detecting a stimulus and initiating nerve impulses
Which type of receptors adapt slowly and keep responding to continuous stimulation?
Thermoreceptors
Where are nociceptors primarily located?
Skin and mucous membranes
In which category do chemoreceptors play a role in maintaining calcium and electrolyte balance?
Chemoreceptors
Which type of receptors sense vibration, touch, pressure, stretch, and tension?
Mechanoreceptors
Where are encapsulated nerve endings wrapped in?
Connective tissue
Which pathway describes the route that most sensory information takes to reach the cerebral cortex?
Dorsal columnar Medial lemniscus pathways
Test your knowledge on sense organs and sensory receptors. Learn about the types of sensory receptors and their functions, including transduction and the two stages of the sensory process.
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