Week 12 6th Grade Sensory Receptors Flashcard

Front

What is the main role of the brain in sensory processing?

Back

To process and interpret sensory information.

Front

What happens when sensory receptors detect a stimulus?

Back

They send a message to the brain.

Front

What is the function of thermoreceptors?

Back

Sensing temperature changes.

Front

How do sensory receptors and the brain work together?

Back

Sensory receptors detect stimuli and send messages to the brain for processing.

Front

Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting pain?

Back

Nociceptor.

Front

What are sensory receptors?

Back

Specialized cells that detect and respond to sensory stimuli.

Front

What type of sensory receptor detects light?

Back

Photoreceptor.

Front

What is the role of mechanoreceptors?

Back

To detect mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

How do chemoreceptors function?

Back

They detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Front

What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?

Back

A stimulus is an external factor that elicits a reaction, while a response is the reaction itself.