Sensory Receptors

  1. Define sensory receptors, and identify their function.

  2. Classify sensory receptors by structure, stimulus detected and body location.

  3. Differentiate free nerve endings from encapsulated dendritic endings, and list examples of each and their functions.

  4. Describe the actions of the somatosensory system.

  5. Differentiate receptor level processing, circuit level processing and perceptual level processing.

  6. Compare tonic and phasic receptors.

  7. Define adaptation, and identify the classes of receptors that do not adapt.

  8. Identify the main aspects of sensory perception.

  9. Define nerve and ganglion.

  10. List the classifications of nerves.

  11. Discuss the process of nerve regeneration.