[Campbell Biology P.1186] Which type of sensory receptor is primarily responsible for detecti... | Practice Question

Which type of sensory receptor is primarily responsible for detecting physical stimuli such as pressure, touch, stretch, motion, and sound?

  • A: Chemoreceptors
  • B: Mechanoreceptors
  • C: Electromagnetic receptors
  • D: Thermoreceptors

Explanation

Mechanoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to physical stimuli like pressure, touch, stretch, motion, and sound, as described in Concept 50.1 and 50.2. For example, hair cells in the ear are mechanoreceptors that detect sound waves.