Sensory receptors

Front

What type of stimuli does hearing detect?

Back

Hearing detects vibrations.

Front

Which sense detects pressure and heat?

Back

Touch detects pressure and heat.

Front

Taste and smell are similar because:

Back

They both detect chemicals.

Front

What type of stimulus does taste detect?

Back

Taste detects chemical stimuli.

Front

Which two senses are directly connected?

Back

Taste and smell are directly connected.

Front

What are sensory receptors?

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Sensory receptors are specialized cells that detect and respond to specific types of stimuli.

Front

What is the role of photoreceptors?

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Photoreceptors detect light and are essential for vision.

Front

What type of stimuli do mechanoreceptors respond to?

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Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

What is the function of chemoreceptors?

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Chemoreceptors detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Front

What do thermoreceptors detect?

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Thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature.