Sensory Receptors

What two ways do sensory receptors respond to stimuli?

• causes an immediate and delayed reaction

• receives input and takes a nap

• with an primary and secondary action

• with an immediate action and by storing a memory

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A _______ is the specialized sensory receptor that processes chemicals.

• photoreceptors

• mechanoreceptors

• thermoreceptors

• chemoreceptors

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What type of receptors use the eyes to detect light?

• photoreceptors

• videoreceptors

• thermoreceptors

• chemoreceptors

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What type of receptors use the mouth and nose to detect molecules?

• mechanoreceptors

• chemoreceptors

• photoreceptors

• tacoreceptors

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What type of receptors will detect the internal and external temperature of the body?

• photoreceptors

• mechanoreceptors

• light receptors

• thermoreceptors

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Where are the majority of the sense receptors located in the body?

• hair and nails

• ears and stomach

• hands, feet and face

• face and legs

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Why do your skin and eyes have different types of receptors?

• they respond to different speeds

• they have the same input

• they have different input

• they have no receptors

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How is the sense of smell related to memory?

• There is no connection

• Strong memories are associated with feelings that are stored in the brain near smells so they have a strong connection

• Memories are built by smell receptors and stored there

• Memories and smell use the same receptors

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What are the sense organs in the human body?

• skin, eyes, ears, tongue, and nose

• hands, feet, nose and eyes

• hair, feet and mouth

• Eyes, nose, bones and ears

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What type of sensory receptors detects touch, pressure and muscle movement?

• photoreceptors

• mechanoreceptors

• chemoreceptors

• thermoreceptors

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