Sensory Receptors Review

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 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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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

The sense of smell detects ________________ stimuli.

• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical
• electromagnetic

The sense of taste detects ________________ stimuli.

• chemical
• mechanical
• electromagnetic
• thermal

The sense of hearing detects ________________ stimuli. We are able to hear because our eardrums moves or vibrates.

• electromagnetic

• thermal

• mechanical

• chemical

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The sense of touch detects ________________ stimuli.

• electromagnetic
• chemical
• mechanical
• pH

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The sense of sight detects ________________ stimuli.

• electromagnetic
• chemical
• mechanical
• temperature

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