Objective 4 - Sensory Receptors*

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    Your little brother passes gas and it smells AWFUL. Which is the best explanation of how the message gets to the brain? - ProProfs

    Your little brother passes gas and it smells AWFUL. Which is the best explanation of how the message gets to the brain?

    • Olfactory receptors receive scent chemicals, which cause olfactory nerves to send a message to the brain
    • Mechanoreceptors in the nose receive pressure information and send it through the olfactory nerve to the brain
    • The olfactory nerve captures sent chemicals and sends them to the olfactory receptors
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Objective 4 - Sensory Receptors* - Quiz
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This quiz, titled 'Objective 4 - Sensory Receptors', assesses the learner's understanding of different types of sensory receptors such as olfactory, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors. It explores how these receptors process information from the environment to the brain, enhancing comprehension of human sensory and nervous systems.

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  • 2. 

    ______________ receive pressure and touch information.

    • Chemoreceptors

    • Olfactory receptors

    • Mechanoreceptors

    Correct Answer
    A. Mechanoreceptors
    Explanation
    Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical stimuli such as pressure and touch. They are responsible for detecting and transmitting information about physical sensations to the brain. Chemoreceptors, on the other hand, respond to chemical stimuli, while olfactory receptors specifically detect odors. Therefore, mechanoreceptors are the most appropriate answer as they are directly related to receiving pressure and touch information.

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  • 3. 

    Where are most of our sensory receptors located?

    • Muscles

    • Skin

    • Bones

    Correct Answer
    A. Skin
    Explanation
    Most of our sensory receptors are located in the skin. The skin contains various types of sensory receptors, such as thermoreceptors for detecting temperature, mechanoreceptors for sensing touch and pressure, and nociceptors for detecting pain. These receptors send signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive and respond to different sensory stimuli from our environment.

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    Which type of sensory receptors are found here that can sense taste? - ProProfs

    Which type of sensory receptors are found here that can sense taste?

    • Chemoreceptors

    • Thermoreceptors

    • Mechanoreceptors

    Correct Answer
    A. Chemoreceptors
    Explanation
    Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that are responsible for detecting chemical stimuli in the environment. They are specifically designed to sense taste and are found in taste buds located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth. Chemoreceptors are able to detect different molecules and send signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive different tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

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    You smell something delicious baking. What kind of sensory receptors receive that information? - ProProfs

    You smell something delicious baking. What kind of sensory receptors receive that information?

    • Mechanoreceptors

    • Olfactory receptors

    • Olfactory receptors

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Olfactory receptors
    A. Olfactory receptors
    Explanation
    Olfactory receptors are the sensory receptors responsible for detecting and processing smells. They are located in the nasal cavity and are activated when odor molecules bind to them. These receptors send signals to the brain, allowing us to perceive and identify different smells.

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