Physiology, Sensory Receptors.
Author: Marzvanyan A1, Alhawaj AF2
Affiliation:
1A.T. Still University/ Arizona
2Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Conference/Journal: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing
Date published: 2019 Apr 8
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Word Count: 143
Excerpt
The human body can achieve an understanding of the world through its sensory systems. Sensory systems are widespread throughout the body including those that detect the world directly from the outside (exteroreceptors), those that detect information from internal organs and processes (interceptors), and those detecting sense of position and load (proprioception). Sensory receptors occur in specialized organs such as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, as well as internal organs. Each receptor type conveys a distinct sensory modality to integrate into a single perceptual frame eventually. This information is achieved by conversion of energy into an electrical signal by specialized mechanisms. In this report, we will discuss a basic overview of sensory systems, focusing on sensory receptors.
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Sections
Introduction
Issues of Concern
Cellular
Organ Systems Involved
Function
Mechanism
Clinical Significance
Questions
References
PMID: 30969683
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