Define the “adequate stimulus” of a sensory receptor.

Q: What are the four types of sensory receptors for the general senses? What is the nature of the…

A: The sensation can be defined as the perception of feeling that occurs when something contacts the…

Q: We discussed three principles with regards to the sensory cortex (mechanisms of perception), with…

A: Somatosensory system is a division of sensory nervous system. It has neural pathways and sensory…

Q: In general, into what three groups can sensory receptorsbe classified? What does each provide…

A: The specialized nerve cells that are spread throughout the human body and are responsible for…

Q: Describe the mechanisms behind each sensory system.

A: A sensory system comprises sensory neurons (including the sensory receptor cells), neural pathways,…

Q: To simplify sensory receptor classification, why might it make senseto eliminate nociceptors as a…

A: Nociceptors are the sensory receptors that respond to threat stimuli. They are also called pain…

Q: Explain why evolution has favored slow sensory adaptation to painstimuli.

A: The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) can be divided into two major categories. Those two categories…

Q: Describe the roles played by the vestibular organ and the kinesthetic receptors in providing…

A: The sensory mechanism is a essential part of the well being of an individual.  The five senses…

Q: Not every sensory receptor is a sense organ. Explain

A: Sense organs can be described as specialized organs that consist of neural networks that generate…

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A: Sensory receptors are found in special organs like ears,eyes ,mouth,nose and other internal…