Match the Name of Each Sensory Receptor to the Type

question 9

Short Answer

Match the name of each sensory receptor to the type of sensation detected by each.
a.chemoreceptor
d.nociceptor
b.mechanoreceptor
e.photoreceptor
c.thermoreceptor
f.proprioceptor
-React to various chemicals, including odors and tastes

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to about 2 years old, where infants learn about the world through their sensory experiences and motor actions.

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and development of the ability to think, solve problems, and understand the world around oneself, typically studied in children.

Birth-Age 2

Refers to the infant developmental stage, characterized by rapid physical growth and cognitive development.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence or consciousness.