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Receptors
Equilibrium receptor found within ampullae of semicircular canals?
Each ampulla lies within the ampullae of the bony canal. This contains a region of equilibrium receptors, known as a crista ampullaris. The receptors ...
Where are mechanical receptors in the body located?
Cutaneous mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli that result from physical interaction, including pressure and vibration. They are located in ...
What do nerve receptors in the skin detect?
Glabrous skin and hairy skin contain a wide variety of sensory receptors for detecting mechanical, thermal, or nociceptive (consciously perceived as p...
What are the functions of receptors and effectors in your body?
Receptors receive stimuli from the surrounding environment and send the messages conveyed by them to the spinal cord and the brain as electrical impul...
Why do humans have a higher density of receptors for touch in some areas of skin then in other areas?
Why do you think one area is more sensitive than another? The part of your brain that receives information from your sensory neurons doesn't treat all...
Where are the receptors for steroid hormones found?
Receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones are located inside target cells, in the cytoplasm or nucleus, and function as ligand-dependent transcriptio...