Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910605
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 40.3, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The types of stimuli that are detected by mechanoreceptors.
Introduction:
Mechanoreceptors are found throughout the human body. They can sense all physical deformations such as, bending, dimpling, and stretching that take place in various body parts.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Give examples of mechanoreceptors with small and large receptive fields.
describe the types of stimuli that are detected by mechanoreceptors?
How do receptors encode modality? Stimulus intensity? What is adaptation in a receptor?
Chapter 40 Solutions
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Ch. 40.1 - list and describe the five major types of sensory...Ch. 40.1 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40.2 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 40.3 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 40.3 - give some examples of mechanoreceptors in your...Ch. 40.4 - describe the parts of the human ear and explain...Ch. 40.4 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40.4 - explain how pitch and loudness are encoded?Ch. 40.5 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 40.5 - Prob. 1TC
Ch. 40.5 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40.5 - Whales arent the only animals affected by human...Ch. 40.6 - describe the structures of the human eye and...Ch. 40.6 - Assume that you are an ophthalmologist. Sergei, a...Ch. 40.6 - Prob. 1TCCh. 40.6 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40.6 - Despite the presence of the Wind spot, you do not...Ch. 40.6 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 40.7 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 40.7 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40.8 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 40.8 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 40.8 - Retinal implants have boon developed to provide...Ch. 40.8 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 40 - We dont merely identify odors. We also label them...Ch. 40 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 40 - Prob. 1MCCh. 40 - Prob. 1RQCh. 40 - Many people like to eat spicy foods, but most...Ch. 40 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 40 - Prob. 2MCCh. 40 - Prob. 2RQCh. 40 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 40 - Prob. 3MCCh. 40 - Why are we apparently able to distinguish hundreds...Ch. 40 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 40 - A large receptor potential in a sensory receptor...Ch. 40 - Prob. 4RQCh. 40 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 40 - Prob. 5MCCh. 40 - Prob. 5RQCh. 40 - Diagram the overall structure of the human eye....Ch. 40 - Prob. 7RQCh. 40 - Compare and contrast rods and cones.Ch. 40 - Prob. 9RQ
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What is the difference between stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination? Provide examplesarrow_forwardHow does the nervous system code information about stimulus intensity?arrow_forwardHow is a sensory system able to maintain sensitivity across a wide range of stimulus intensities? What is range fractionation? How do receptors encode modality? Stimulus intensity? What is adaptation in a receptor? How do hair cells encode sound and sound intensity?arrow_forward
- Enumerate, describe and give the functions of all mechano receptors found in the skin. Identify if they are encapsulated or unencapsulated.arrow_forwardList the different types of receptors and the type of stimulus to which they respond.arrow_forwardHow does the brain perceive the intensity of a stimulus?The type of stimulus?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage LearningHuman Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningBiology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
The Sensorimotor System and Human Reflexes; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0PEXquyhA4;License: Standard youtube license