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=Mechanoreceptors:=

Mechanoreceptors are stimulated by mechanical forces, which most often result in pressure of some sort. They are found in the inner ear, which helps us hear the pressure of noises so we can hear. It also helps us keep our balance. Pressoreceptors located in certain arteries detect changed in blood pressure, and stretch receptors in the lungs detect the degree of lung inflation. Proprioceptors, which respond to the stretching of muscle fibers, tendons, joints, and ligaments, make us aware of the position of out limbs.

For touch: Pressure receptors respond to strong or light pressure. Pressoreceptors are located in arteries detect changes in the blood pressure and stretch receptors in the lungs detect the degree of lung inflation. Proprioceptors respond to the stretching of muscle fibers, tendons, joints, and ligaments which makes us aware of the position of our limbs. Thermorecetors are sensors in the skin detect temperature changes. Thermoreceptors that respond to a rise in temp are called warmth receptors and thermoreceptors that respond to a decline in temp are called cold receptors.