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A receptor is generally a recognition molecule situated on the surface of a cell. A receptor is a molecule that is sensitive to a particular signal and is also able to transmit information to the nucleus in order to control gene regulation. In order for a receptor to function, it must first be activated. The binding of a ligand to the receptor places the receptor in the activated state. Once the receptor is activated, it is now able to transmit signal to the interior of the cell.
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∙ 12y agoSensory receptors take some sort of external stimulus (light, chemical molecules sound waves and pressure) and converts it into a chemical-electrical message that can be understood by the brain.
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Cells called what detect changes in the environment known as stimuli?
they are called receptors.
What are the sensory receptors for the tongue?
cheese
Which sensory receptors are constantly being replaced?
olfactory, receptors and taste buds
What receives stimuli and forms impulses?
Receptors or more precisely, sensory receptors.
Along with sensory receptors transport information to the integrating center?
sensory organscooki3=]
What is the sensory receptor in the eyes What is the sensory receptor in the nose What is the sensory receptors in the tongue What is the sensory receptors in the skin?
the sensory receptors for the eyes are the cornea and the optic nerve
Cells called what detect changes in the environment known as stimuli?
they are called receptors.
What are the sensory receptors of the eyes ears nose skin and tongue?
The receptors of the eye are photo receptors, the ear has auditory receptors, the nose has olfactory (smell) receptors, the skin has tactile (touch)and thermo- (temperature) receptors and the tongue has gustatory (taste) receptors.
How are sensory receptors classified?
somatic receptors and special receptors
What do sensory receptors enable you to do?
Sensory receptors enable you to respond to stimuli in the environment of an organism. Some sensory receptors respond to taste and smell while others respond to physical stimuli.
Are eyes nose tongue and skin sensory receptors?
The eyes, nose, skin and tongue HAVE sensory receptors.
Are the eyes ears nose tongue and skin are sensory receptors?
The eyes, nose, skin and tongue HAVE sensory receptors.
Are the eyes nose tongue and skin sensory receptors?
The eyes, nose, skin and tongue HAVE sensory receptors.
How does a nerves tissue work?
It transmit electrical signals from sensory receptors and to effectors which control their activity.
Which layer of the skin is compose of thousands of sensory receptors?
The layer of the skin that contains sensory receptors is the epidermis. There have been reports of the dermis also containing sensory receptors.
What are the sensory receptors for eyes and nose?
The sensory receptors for the eyes are the optic nerve and the retina. The sensory receptor for the nose are the olfactory nerves.
What has the author Ragnar Granit written?
Ragnar Granit has written: 'Sensory mechanisms of the retina' 'Receptors and sensory perception' -- subject(s): Electrophysiology, Sensory Receptors
