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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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mechanoreceptors is false?

Mechanoreceptors can detect changes in temperature.

Mechanoreceptors play a role in the sense of touch and proprioception.

Mechanoreceptors are found in the skin, muscles, and inner ear.

Mechanoreceptors are responsible for detecting mechanical changes such as pressure and vibration.

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Understand the function of mechanoreceptors: Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. They are primarily involved in the sense of touch, proprioception (sense of body position), and detecting vibrations.

Identify the locations of mechanoreceptors: These receptors are commonly found in the skin, muscles, and inner ear, where they help detect various mechanical changes.

Clarify the types of stimuli mechanoreceptors detect: Mechanoreceptors are specifically designed to detect mechanical changes such as pressure, stretch, and vibration, not temperature changes.

Differentiate mechanoreceptors from thermoreceptors: Thermoreceptors are the sensory receptors responsible for detecting changes in temperature, not mechanoreceptors.

Evaluate the given statements: The false statement is the one that claims mechanoreceptors can detect changes in temperature, as this is the function of thermoreceptors, not mechanoreceptors.