Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
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ISBN: 9781259277726
Author: Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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A sensory receptor converts energy from one form to another. It is involved in the conversion of various forms of stimulus energy, including sound, light, heat, vibration, and touch into nerve signals. Receptors can be classified into three categories based on the stimulus origin, modality, and its location in the body. Based on the modality of the stimulus, receptors can be classified into thermo receptors, photoreceptors, nociceptors, chemoreceptors, and mechanoreceptors. Based on the stimulus origin, receptors can be classified into exteroceptors, interoceptors, and proprioceptors.

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Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function

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