Ch16 part 1 sensation/perception/receptors/adaptation

Front

What are nociceptors?

Back

Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which are perceived as pain.

Front

What type of stimuli does the sense of touch detect?

Back

The sense of touch detects mechanical stimuli.

Front

What type of stimuli does the sense of hearing detect?

Back

The sense of hearing detects mechanical stimuli.

Front

What is another name for pain receptors?

Back

Nociceptors.

Front

Is touch considered a special sense?

Back

No, touch is considered a general sense.

Front

What are the five traditional senses?

Back

The five traditional senses are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Front

What is sensory adaptation?

Back

Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensitivity to unchanging stimuli decreases over time.

Front

What are proprioceptors?

Back

Proprioceptors are sensory receptors located in muscles and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Front

What is the role of photoreceptors?

Back

Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina that detect light and enable vision.

Front

What is the difference between general senses and special senses?

Back

General senses (like touch and temperature) are distributed throughout the body, while special senses (like vision and hearing) are localized to specific organs.