Multiple Choice
Mechanoreceptors might detect which of the following sensations?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Where are the sensory receptors for sound located in the human body?
A
In the cochlea of the inner ear
B
On the surface of the skin
C
In the olfactory epithelium
D
In the retina of the eye
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Begin by identifying the function of sensory receptors for sound. These receptors are responsible for detecting sound waves and converting them into neural signals that can be interpreted by the brain.
Understand the anatomy of the ear, which is divided into three main parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The inner ear contains the cochlea, which is crucial for hearing.
Learn about the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ within the inner ear. It contains specialized sensory cells known as hair cells that are essential for hearing.
Recognize that the hair cells in the cochlea are the actual sensory receptors for sound. They convert mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve.
Conclude that the sensory receptors for sound are located in the cochlea of the inner ear, which is the correct answer to the problem.
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