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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What is the primary function of a sensory receptor?

To initiate voluntary muscle movements

To produce hormones for body regulation

To detect and respond to environmental stimuli

To store and release neurotransmitters

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Understand the role of sensory receptors in the body: Sensory receptors are specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment, such as light, sound, touch, temperature, and chemicals.

Identify the types of stimuli sensory receptors respond to: These receptors detect various forms of stimuli, including mechanical (touch, pressure), thermal (temperature), electromagnetic (light), and chemical (taste, smell).

Recognize the process of sensory transduction: Sensory receptors convert environmental stimuli into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the nervous system for processing.

Differentiate sensory receptors from other physiological functions: Unlike motor neurons that initiate voluntary muscle movements or endocrine glands that produce hormones, sensory receptors are specifically designed to detect and respond to external stimuli.

Conclude the primary function: The main function of sensory receptors is to detect and respond to environmental stimuli, allowing the body to perceive and react to changes in its surroundings.