Multiple Choice
Which of the following types of sensory receptors is not related to touch?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Which of the following are considered sensory receptors?
A
Myocytes
B
Photoreceptors
C
Osteocytes
D
Chondrocytes
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Understand the role of sensory receptors: Sensory receptors are specialized cells or structures that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the nervous system.
Identify the types of sensory receptors: Common types include photoreceptors (detect light), mechanoreceptors (detect mechanical changes), thermoreceptors (detect temperature changes), and chemoreceptors (detect chemical stimuli).
Analyze the given options: Myocytes are muscle cells, osteocytes are bone cells, and chondrocytes are cartilage cells. These are not involved in sensory detection.
Focus on photoreceptors: Photoreceptors are a type of sensory receptor specifically designed to detect light, making them the correct answer in this context.
Conclude by confirming that photoreceptors are the only option among the given choices that function as sensory receptors.
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