Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

Anatomy & Physiology

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

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Which of the following is true of the process of sensory transduction?

It amplifies the stimulus to a higher energy form.

It occurs only in the central nervous system.

It directly generates a motor response.

It converts a stimulus into a neural signal.

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Understand the concept of sensory transduction: Sensory transduction is the process by which a sensory receptor converts a physical stimulus from the environment into a neural signal that can be interpreted by the brain.

Identify the role of sensory receptors: Sensory receptors are specialized cells that detect specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch, and initiate the transduction process.

Clarify the mechanism of conversion: During sensory transduction, the stimulus is transformed into an electrical signal. This involves changes in the receptor cell's membrane potential, often through ion channel activity.

Distinguish sensory transduction from other processes: Sensory transduction does not amplify the stimulus to a higher energy form, occur only in the central nervous system, or directly generate a motor response. Its primary function is to convert stimuli into neural signals.

Recognize the pathway of neural signals: Once the stimulus is converted into a neural signal, it is transmitted via sensory neurons to the central nervous system, where it is processed and interpreted.