SENSORY NEURONS & REFLEXES

Sensory receptors are special cells that responsible for our senses. There are four main types of sensory receptors.

Chemoreceptors sense chemicals, they allow us to taste and smell the particles in the air and in our food/drink.

Thermoreceptors sense temperature, they allow us to feel when things are hot and cold.

Mechanoreceptors sense pressure, they allow us to know when we are being touched or touching. They also sense vibrations and allow our ears to hear.

Photoreceptors or electromagnetic receptors sense light, they allow us to see.

• I don't get it.

• GOT IT!

Based on the context, Stimulus refers to--

• outside reactions that monitor your bodily systems

• the temperature of the body

• food that gives your body energy

• a thing or event that causes a reaction

What sensory receptor reacts to light?

• Chemoreceptor

• Nociceptor

• Photoreceptor

• Gravoreceptor

What receptor reacts to physical forces?

• Chemoreceptor

• Mechanoreceptor

• Electroreceptor

• Thermoreceptor

What receptor indicates change in body positions? (Hint: helps us with balance.)

• Geogravity receptors

• Proprioreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Photoreceptors

What is a thermoreceptor?

• Responds to body position

• Responds to changes in temperature

• Responds to physical forces including touch and pressure

• Responds to squirrels running outside

What receptor allows you to see a rainbow?

• Photoreceptor

• Thermoreceptor

• Mechanoreceptor

• Gravitonreceptor

Which receptor helps you hear your favorite band?

• Mechanoreceptor

• Bandreceptor

• Thermoreceptor

• Idon'tknowwhatIamthinking receptor

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

A _______ is the specialized sensory receptor that processes chemicals.

• photoreceptors

• mechanoreceptors

• thermoreceptors

• chemoreceptors