The Word "Deform" Describes the Stimulus Detected By

Question

The word "deform" describes the stimulus detected by:
A)chemoreceptors.
B)mechanoreceptors.
C)photoreceptors.
D)thermoreceptors.

Accepted Answer

Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, such as deformations in tissues. Chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli, photoreceptors respond to light, and thermoreceptors respond to temperature changes.