Monday, August 12, 2013

Receptors

Receptors

The Cell

Receptors

Function:

  • Stimulus recognition and receptor potential generation

Types:

  • Mechanoreceptors
    • Pancian Corpuscle
  • Baroreceptors
  • Nociceptors
  • Thermoreceptors
  • Chemotreceptors

Concepts:

  • Transducing
  • Adaptation
  • Tactile Discrimination