Information Processing

Front

What are neurons or cells found in specialized organs that send signals to the brain?

Back

Sensory receptors

Front

Which sense is categorized as electromagnetic?

Back

Sight

Front

What are the chemicals in food that are detected by taste buds called?

Back

Tastants

Front

What type of somatosensory receptor detects temperature?

Back

Thermoreceptor

Front

What are airborne odor molecules called?

Back

Odorants

Front

What is the primary function of sensory receptors?

Back

To detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

Front

What type of receptor is responsible for detecting pain?

Back

Nociceptors

Front

What is the role of taste buds?

Back

To detect tastants and send signals to the brain for taste perception.

Front

What are the five basic tastes that can be detected by taste buds?

Back

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Front

What is the function of photoreceptors in the eye?

Back

To detect light and enable vision.