Receptor(s) (Lat. Recipio, Receptum Brother, Receive; Syn. Receptor Device

Receptors are important elements of the nervous system that allow the body to perceive and respond to external stimuli. They are part of the sensory systems and are responsible for converting perceived stimuli into neural signals.

Receptors can be either sensory nerve endings or specialized cells. For example, olfactory receptors are located in the nose and allow a person to perceive odors. Taste receptors are located in the tongue and mouth and are responsible for the perception of taste. Hearing receptors are located in the inner ear and convert sound vibrations into nerve impulses, which allows a person to hear.

There are many types of receptors, each of which is responsible for the perception of a specific type of stimulus. For example, pressure receptors are responsible for the perception of pressure, and temperature receptors are responsible for the perception of temperature.

Understanding how receptors work is essential to understanding how the body responds to external stimuli. For example, knowing which receptors are activated during pain can help treat pain. In addition, understanding the mechanisms of perception of different types of stimuli may be useful for the development of new treatments for various diseases.

Receptors: concept, general characteristics Receptors are the anatomical formations of the CNS (central nervous system) that convert the energy of perceived irritation - extero- and interoreceptive in nature - into a nerve impulse (excitatory impulse). Along with other sensory structures, receptors also include receptor nerve cells, specialized