Week 12 6th Grade Sensory Receptors Flashcard

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

A change in the environment that causes a response.

Front

How do sensory receptors send messages to the brain?

Back

By using electrical signals.

Front

What is the result of sensory adaptation?

Back

Decreased sensitivity to constant stimuli.

Front

Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting pain?

Back

Nociceptor.

Front

What is the function of thermoreceptors?

Back

Sensing temperature changes.

Front

What are the five main types of sensory receptors?

Back

Photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, nociceptors, and chemoreceptors.

Front

What role do photoreceptors play in the sensory system?

Back

They detect light and are responsible for vision.

Front

What is the function of mechanoreceptors?

Back

They respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

How do chemoreceptors function in the sensory system?

Back

They detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Front

What is the significance of sensory adaptation in daily life?

Back

It allows individuals to focus on changes in their environment rather than constant stimuli.