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Sensory Receptors

Author: Amanda Soderlind

Source: Video and Images Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Chemoreceptors

A sensory receptor that detects chemicals dissolved in liquids or gases.

Mechanoreceptor

A sensory receptor that detects pressure, position and acceleration.

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that detects pain.

Osmoreceptors

A sensory receptor that detects changes in water volumes and therefore changes in solute concentrations.

Perception

The understanding of a sensation.

Photoreceptors

A sensory receptor that detects visible light.

Sensation

The awareness of a stimulus.

Sensory System

A system that detects stimuli, converts it to a nerve impulse and sends it to the brain to be interpreted.

Thermoreceptor

A sensory receptor that detects temperature changes (hot and cold).