sensory receptor
peripheral ending of sensory neuron
A sensory nerve ending that responds to a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism. In response to stimuli the sensory receptor initiates sensory transduction by creating graded potentials or action potentials in the same cell or in an adjacent one.
| Tipo | Nerve |
| Estructura principal | nerve ending |
| Nombre latino | peripheral ending of sensory neuron |
| FMA ID | 84650 |
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What is the sensory receptor?
A sensory nerve ending that responds to a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism. In response to stimuli the sensory receptor initiates sensory transduction by creating graded potentials or action potentials in the same cell or in an adjacent one.
What is the Latin name for the sensory receptor?
The Latin name for the sensory receptor is peripheral ending of sensory neuron.
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