Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Module 9: The Peripheral Nervous System
Terminology
11
Anatomy
10th Grade
04/17/2013

Additional Anatomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Sensory receptors
Definition
An organ which responds to a specific type of stimulus by ultimately triggering an action potential on a sensory neuron
Term
Somatic receptors
Definition
Sensory receptors in the skin, muscle, and tendons
Term
Visceral receptors
Definition
Sensory receptors in the internal organs
Term
Special receptors
Definition
Sensory receptors in specific locations
Term
Mechanoreceptors
Definition
Sensory receptors which respond to movement
Term
Thermoreceptors
Definition
Sensory receptors which respond to heat or cold
Term
Photoreceptors
Definition
Sensory receptors which respond to light
Term
Chemoreceptors
Definition
Sensory receptors which respond to chemicals
Term
Nociceptors
Definition
Sensory receptors which respond to pain or excess stimulation
Term
Cutaneous receptors
Definition
Receptors in the skin
Term
Proprioceptors
Definition
Receptors in the muscles and tendons
Supporting users have an ad free experience!