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.
Test your knowledge with 7 questions on Sensory Receptors and Perception.
1. How do mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors differ in the types of stimuli they detect?
2. Which type of sensory receptor is primarily responsible for detecting light stimuli for vision?
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