Multiple Choice
Which of the cranial nerves below is purely sensory?
13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
Multiple Choice
Which type of receptors are responsible for sensing pressure and touch?
A
Mechanoreceptors
B
Chemoreceptors
C
Photoreceptors
D
Thermoreceptors
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the function of each type of receptor: Mechanoreceptors, Chemoreceptors, Photoreceptors, and Thermoreceptors.
Understand that Mechanoreceptors are specialized to detect mechanical changes such as pressure, touch, vibration, and stretch.
Recognize that Chemoreceptors are responsible for detecting chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.
Acknowledge that Photoreceptors are involved in detecting light, primarily found in the retina of the eyes.
Note that Thermoreceptors are sensitive to temperature changes, detecting heat and cold.
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