Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 39.2, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The type of stimuli that are detected by the mechanoreceptors.

Introduction:

Mechanoreceptors are one of the five major types of sensory receptors. They respond to stimuli like vibration, gravity, touch, and stretch. They are present as the free nerve ending cells with or without accessory structures, all over the body, especially skin, joints, muscles, and hollow organs like a bladder.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Examples of mechanoreceptors in the human body along with their functions.

Introduction:

Mechanoreceptors respond to stimuli like vibration, gravity, touch, and stretch. They are present as the free nerve ending cells with or without accessory structures, all over the body, especially skin, joints, muscles, and hollow organs like a bladder. Mechanoreceptors are present as different structures of cells according to their presence in different organs. They also detect different stimuli according to their cell structure.

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