Flashcard: Sensory Receptors and Perception — 9 carte

Types of sensory receptors

They detect mechanical, chemical, light, temperature, or balance stimuli.

Mechanoreceptors — function?

Respond to mechanical stimuli like touch and pressure.

Sense organs and functions

Organs like the eye, ear, skin, nose, and tongue detect specific stimuli for perception.

Chemoreceptors — stimuli?

Detect chemical stimuli, including smell and taste.

Photoreceptors — function?

Respond to light, enable vision.

Vestibular receptors — role?

Detect movement and spatial orientation for balance.

Proprioception receptors — location?

In muscles, tendons, joints.

Kinesthetic receptors — purpose?

Sense muscle tension and joint position.

Sensory system classification — based on?

Type of stimulus detected.