Senses+Homework+KR

=Senses Homework=

Keaton Rye
(1) What is the function of a sensory receptor? //**Sensory receptors**// are dendrites that detect types of stimuli

(2) What is a exteroceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. //**exteroceptor**// is a sensory receptor that detect stimuli from outside the body

(3) What is an interoceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. //**interoceptor**// receives stimuli from inside the body

(4) What is a chemoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. A //**chempreceptor**// reacts to chemicals inside your body

(5) What is a pain receptor? EXAMPLES TOO. A //**pain receptor**// responds to chemicals released by damaged tissue.

(6) What is a photoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. A //**photoreceptor**// respond to light energy, like in our eyes.

(7) What is a mechanoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. A //**mechanoreceptor**// is stimulated by mechanical forces, which results in pressure. When we hear sounds.

(8 What is a thermoreceptor? EXAMPLES TOO. A //**thermoreceptors**// detects changes in temperatures. If it is cold outside then thermoreceptors detect it.

(9) Explain sensation. //**Sensation**// is the conscious awareness of a stimulus due to nerve impulses sent to the brain.

(10) What is sensory adaptation? //**Sensory adaptation**// is the phenomenon of a sensation becoming less noticeable .