13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Which of the following correctly describes olfactory receptors?

Which of the following is a skin sensory receptor for touch?

The neurons in sensory pathways are termed:

Which of the following senses include chemoreceptors?

What is the primary function of a sensory receptor?

Where are free nerve endings most abundant in the human body?

Which type of receptor is specialized to respond to hot and cold stimuli?

Which of the following is not true of Meissner's corpuscles?

Where are sound vibrations converted into nerve impulses in the auditory system?

Which of the following types of information can sensory receptors in the human body detect from the external environment?

Which of these mechanoreceptors detect deep vibration?

What structures receive input from sensory receptors in the nose?

Which organ contains the sensory receptors for light?

What category of sensory receptor provides information about the external environment?

Which of the following receptor types contributes to the sense of touch by responding to light pressure?