Understanding Sensory Receptors

Medium Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Sensory Processes

During the process of sensation, different sensory modalities utilize specialized receptors to transduce various forms of energy. Each type of receptor is uniquely adapted to convert specific types of sensory input into neural signals. Which of the following examples most accurately describes the function of a sensory receptor within the human body?

Rod cells in the retina that are responsible for color vision.

Mechanoreceptors in the skin that respond to pressure and touch.

Photoreceptors in the retina that detect motion.

Olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity that detect light.

Thermoreceptors that detect changes in humidity.

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