Mechanoreceptors Respond To

Question

Mechanoreceptors respond to
A) compression of receptors.
B) irritation of nerve endings.
C) light striking the receptors.
D) binding of molecules to membrane receptors.
E) a change in temperature.

Accepted Answer

Mechanoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, such as compression of receptors, rather than to temperature, light, or chemical stimuli.