Chemoreception, Photoreception, Mechanoreception

This set of flashcards covers the key concepts of chemoreception, photoreception, and mechanoreception as discussed in Lecture 16.

What are the three main types of sensory reception?

Chemoreception, Photoreception, Mechanoreception.

What is chemoreception responsible for?

Smell and taste.

What does photoreception involve?

It involves sight; the brain interprets images based on receptor response.

What are the two types of photoreceptor cells in the retina?

Rods and cones.

What is the primary function of the cornea?

To act as a transparent protective layer that bends/refracts light.

What role do rods play in vision?

Rods respond to a variety of wavelengths of light and intensity.

What type of stimulus does mechanoreception detect?

Mechanical stimuli such as sound, touch, pain, and balance.

What is the tympanic membrane commonly known as?

The eardrum.

What are the three auditory ossicles?

Incus, malleus, and stapes.

How does the brain interpret sound?

Based on the cells/receptors that respond and how strongly they respond.