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Mod. 9 Vocab.

TermDefinition
Sensory Receptor An organ that responds to specific type of stimulus by triggering an action potential on a sensory neuron
Somatic Receptors Sensory receptors in the skin, muscles, and tendons
Visceral Receptors Sensory receptors in the internal organs
Special Receptors Sensory receptors in specific location
Mechanoreceptors Sensory receptors to movement, whether it is light touch, vibration, or pressure
Thermoreceptors Sensory receptors that respond to heat or cold
Photoreceptors Sensory receptors that respond to light
Chemoreceptors Sensory receptors that respond to chemicals
Nociceptors Sensory receptors that respond to several types of excess stimulation, which is termed pain
Cutaneous Receptors Receptors in the skin
Proprioceptors Receptors in the skeletal mscles and tendons
Static Equilibrium Determines the orientation of the head relative to the pull of gravity; in other words, it helps the body determine whether the head is being held up straight, bowed, leaned to one side, and so forth
Dynamic Equilibrium Helps determine the rotation and acceleration of the head; this allows us to maintain balance as we move
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