6 Questions
What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the body?
To detect and convert stimuli from the environment into electrical signals
What type of sensory receptors detect touch, pressure, and vibration?
Mechanoreceptors
What is the term for the process of converting stimulus energy into an electrical signal?
Transduction
What is the purpose of sensory reception in the body?
To interact with our surroundings and maintain homeostasis
What type of sensory receptors detect changes in temperature?
Thermoreceptors
Where are chemoreceptors located in the body?
Tongue and nose
Learn about the initial stage of sensation, where sensory receptors detect stimuli from the environment and convert them into electrical signals for the brain to process.
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