Grade 12 University

Mechanoreceptors (Hear)

Detect mechanical energy (changes in pressure, body position or acceleration) 

EXAMPLE: Auditory receptors in ears

 

Photoreceptors (See)

Detect light energy, @ retina

 

Chemoreceptors (Taste/Smell)

Detect specific molecules/ chemical condition like acidity 

EXAMPLES: tongue's taste buds

 

Thermoreceptors (Touch)

Detect thermal energy flow, @ skin

 

Nociceptors (Ouch)

Pain receptors detect tissue damage

-Recognize pain

-@ skin and some internal organs