Sense Organs: Sensory Receptors and Functions Quiz

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What is the process of converting one form of energy into another by sensory receptors known as?

  • Perception
  • Adaptation
  • Modality
  • Transduction (correct)

Which type of sensory receptors adapt quickly to continuous stimulation?

  • Tonic receptors
  • Thermoreceptors
  • Phasic receptors (correct)
  • Nociceptors

What is the main function of the ears among the sensory organs mentioned in the text?

  • Detecting pain
  • Balancing the body
  • Hearing (correct)
  • Responding to light

Which type of receptors are responsible for sensing vibrations, touch, pressure, and tension?

<p>Mechanoreceptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do tonic receptors do in response to stimuli?

<p>Maintain a constant response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are nociceptors primarily located for detecting pain?

<p>Skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptors respond to light and are primarily located in the eyes?

<p>Photoreceptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proprioceptors among the types of receptors mentioned?

<p>Sense body position and movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when sensory receptors convert one form of energy into another?

<p>Transduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptors respond to chemical stimuli like taste and body fluid balance?

<p>Chemoreceptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are nociceptors primarily located for detecting pain?

<p>Skin and mucous membranes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory receptors adapt quickly to continuous stimulation?

<p>Phasic receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the eyes among the sensory organs mentioned in the text?

<p>Responding to light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proprioceptors among the types of receptors mentioned?

<p>Sensing body movement and position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do tonic receptors do in response to stimuli?

<p>Slow down nerve firing in prolonged stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the body can you find thermoreceptors?

<p>Skin and mucous membranes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes encapsulated nerve endings from uncapsulated nerve endings?

<p>The wrapping of connective tissue around the nerve endings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mechanoreceptors among the sensory receptors listed?

<p>Responding to vibrations, touch, pressure, and tension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main job of sensory receptors in the nervous system?

<p>Detecting the stimulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptors are involved in the process of transduction by converting one form of energy into another?

<p>Photoreceptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how many stages does the sensory process involve in converting a stimulus into a conscious perception?

<p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory receptors are responsible for detecting the duration of a stimulus?

<p>Nociceptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the eyes among the sensory organs mentioned in the text?

<p>Responding to light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the body can you find chemoreceptors that detect taste and body fluid balance?

<p>Nose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes tonic receptors from phasic receptors in terms of response to stimuli?

<p>Tonic receptors do not adapt with prolonged stimulus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proprioceptors among the types of receptors mentioned in the text?

<p>Sensing position and movement of body parts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of mechanoreceptors among the different types of sensory receptors listed in the text?

<p>Sensing vibrations and pressure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of thermoreceptors among the receptors mentioned in the text?

<p>Regulating body temperature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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