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What receives stimuli from receptor sites in the sensory organs and transmits them to the brain and spinal cord?
The structure that receives stimuli from receptor sites in sensory organs and transmits them to the brain and spinal cord is the sensory neurons. These neurons convert sensory information, such as light, sound, or touch, into electrical signals and relay them through their axons to the central nervous system for processing. This process allows the brain to interpret and respond to various sensory inputs from the environment.
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What is a receptor nerve?
Nerve receptor is a specialized cell or nerve endings that respond to sensory stimuli.
When the body receives stimuli which structure typically processes the stimuli?
The brain processes sensory stimuli.
Dendrites found on unipolar neurons are part of what?
Dendrites found on unipolar neurons are part of the sensory receptor that detects stimuli such as touch, pressure, vibration, and temperature. They transmit this sensory information to the neuron's cell body, which then processes and transmits the signal to the central nervous system.
What is the process in which our sensory receptors convert sensory stimuli from our environment into a form that can be sent to and used by the brain?
stem from generation of receptor potentials
What receives stimuli and transmits the information into actions?
The nervous system receives stimuli through sensory receptors that detect changes in the environment. This information is then transmitted through neurons to the central nervous system, where it is processed. In response, the nervous system sends signals to effectors, such as muscles or glands, to produce actions or responses. This process facilitates communication between the body and its surroundings.
The point where a stimulus is great enough to be sensed is a sensory receptor.?
A sensory receptor is specialized nerve ending that responds to specific stimuli, such as light, sound, or pressure. The point at which the stimulus intensity is sufficient for the receptor to generate a detectable signal is known as the threshold. Once this threshold is surpassed, the sensory receptor can transmit information to the nervous system, enabling perception of the stimulus.
What is a reflex made of?
'Made of' is difficult to say, but the reflex arc includes within it Sensory Nerve Fibres, Receptor Cells and Sensory Neurones. The effect of these is to bypass the normal interface with the central nervous system, so that the body responds instantly to potentially dangerous stimuli.
What type of nerve receives stimuli from the environment and send the message to the brain?
sensory? im not sure
Neurons that detect stimuli in the environment are known as?
Sensory (afferent) neurons
What type of sensory receptor responds to stimuli resulting from physical or chemical damage?
The type of sensory receptor that responds to stimuli resulting from physical or chemical damage is called a nociceptor. Nociceptors are specialized pain receptors that detect harmful stimuli, such as extreme temperatures, pressure, or chemical irritants, and signal the potential for injury. They play a crucial role in the body's pain perception and protective responses.
What part of the brain receives sensory stimuli and passes along the information to the other parts of the brain?
The thalamus
What does receptor potentials cause?
Receptor potentials are graded changes in the membrane potential of sensory receptors in response to stimuli. When a receptor potential is generated, it can lead to the generation of action potentials in sensory neurons if the depolarization reaches a certain threshold. This conversion of receptor potential to action potentials allows the nervous system to transmit sensory information to the brain for processing and perception. Ultimately, receptor potentials play a crucial role in the sensory transduction process, enabling the body to respond to environmental changes.
