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Our DNA encodes many different types of receptors. Since just about every cell of the body contains the exact same DNA, you would think that all would have the same set of receptors too. But while every cell does have the DNA necessary to make any receptor, each cell only makes the receptors that are specific to its particular cell type. The receptors made by a specific cell type are collectively called that cell's receptor repertoire.
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What is the medical term meaning pain receptors?
nociceptors
What is the medical term meaning auditory receptor located in the cochlea of the inner ear?
The hair cells are the auditory receptors located in the cochlea. These receptors are found in the organ of Corti.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to sensory receptors for hearing and balance?
The medical term for pertaining to sensory receptors for hearing is "auditory" and the medical term for pertaining to sensory receptors for balance is "vestibular."
How are sensory receptors classified?
somatic receptors and special receptors
What receptors do not undergo adaptation?
Tonic receptors have little to no adaptation while phasic receptors adapt fast!
What function of the gustatory receptors are parallel to what other receptors?
Olfactory receptors
Cells called what detect changes in the environment known as stimuli?
they are called receptors.
What type of receptors are most likely to be classified as silent receptors?
Silent receptors are a proportion of total receptors that are to be occupied before there is any response. It is an model and these are not a distinct subgroup of receptors.
Can You List 3 Stimuli And The Receptors Used To Detect Them?
Touch - Mechanical receptors Light- Photo receptors Heat- Thermo receptors
Are cold or heat receptors more numerous?
More cool receptors than warm receptors in the skin.
What type of receptors are olfactory receptors?
Chemoreceptors
What are fast adapting receptors?
Phasic receptors
