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Neurons
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What is another name for muscle spindles?
Proprioceptors, stretch-reflex receptors.
What is the name of taste receptors?
Another name is taste particles.
What is another name for nociceptors?
Nociceptors are also known as pain receptors. These specialized nerve cells detect potentially damaging stimuli and send signals to the brain warning of potential tissue damage, resulting in the sensation of pain.
What is the name of th receptors found in the membranes of the T tubules that function as voltage sensors?
dihydropyridine receptors (DHP receptors)
What is the scientific name for the receptors of heat?
The scientific name for the receptors of heat is THERMORECEPTOR which is one of catogories of Touch receptor. THERMORECEPTORS are sensitive to change in temperature.
What type of skin has no receptors?
The entire skin has receptors of one type or another, or of various types at the same time. Perhaps you refer to hair, which, in a sense, is modified skin and has no receptors at all. Otherwise, it would hurt when you have a haircut
What is the name of flavor receptors on the tongue?
if i understand what you are saying, then the answer is taste buds.
Name the location in the body of temperature receptors that monitor the external temperature?
The body contains temperature receptors which monitor external temperature in order to regulate body temperature. These special temperature receptors are located in the skin.
How does the sensory receptors act as transducers?
sensory receptors detect changes(light levels, pressure on skin) in our surroundings. they convert one form of energy into another particular form of energy.
How are sensory receptors classified?
somatic receptors and special receptors
What common name is used to describe both the taste and the olfactory receptors and why?
Umami is the common name used to describe both the taste and the olfactory receptors because it refers to the savory or meaty flavor perception in food, and the receptors are sensitive to the amino acid glutamate, which is responsible for umami taste.
What function of the gustatory receptors are parallel to what other receptors?
Olfactory receptors
