Multiple Choice
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about receptive fields?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Which of the following types of sensory receptors is not related to touch?
A
Photoreceptors
B
Nociceptors
C
Thermoreceptors
D
Mechanoreceptors
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Understand the function of each type of sensory receptor listed in the options.
Photoreceptors are specialized cells found in the retina of the eye that detect light and are responsible for vision, not touch.
Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, often perceived as pain, and can be related to touch.
Thermoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect changes in temperature and can be related to the sensation of touch.
Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, such as touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch.
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