Sensory Receptors and Responses

Grade 6β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can describe how different sensory receptors in the human body respond to stimuli.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define the term "sensory receptor" and explain its general function in the human body.

2. Describe the four main types of sensory receptors discussed in the video (mechanoreceptors, chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and photoreceptors) and give a specific example of where each type is found in the body.

3. Explain how the olfactory receptors work when you smell something, like a flower. Be sure to include the type of receptor involved and how the signal is transmitted to the brain.

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