12 Questions
What type of receptors recognize pain?
Nociceptors
Where are thermoreceptors mainly found?
Skin
Which type of receptors respond to light stimuli?
Photoreceptors
Where are proprioceptors mainly located?
Joints
Which type of receptors detect chemical signals related to taste and body fluid balance?
Chemoreceptors
How do uncapsulated nerve endings differ from encapsulated nerve endings?
Uncapsulated nerve endings have free nerve endings while encapsulated nerve endings are connected to tissue.
What is the job of sensory receptors?
Detecting a stimulus
Which process involves converting one form of energy into another?
Transduction
What does sensation involve in the sensory process?
Generating nerve impulses to the CNS
Which type of information do sensory receptors transmit related to 'modality'?
Type of stimulus
How does the brain determine the intensity of a stimulus?
By activating more sensitive neurons for weak stimuli
What does sensory adaption refer to?
The adjustment to prolonged stimulation leading to reduced sensitivity
Test your knowledge on sense organs and sensory receptors with this quiz. Learn about the types of sensory receptors, their functions, and the process of transduction. Explore topics such as free nerve endings, complex sensory structures like ears and eyes, and the conversion of energy forms.
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