Question

What are the different receptors present in our body? What are their functions?

Answer 1

Receptors are present in our all parts of the body. They detect the signals and send to the brain in the form of electrical signals.

i) Phonoreceptors - Its function is to hear and balance the body. It is found in the ears.

(ii) Photoreceptors - Its function is to see. It is present in the eyes.

(iii) Olfactory receptors - Its function is smell detection. It is found in the nose.

(iv) Thermoreceptors - Its function is to feel the heat, cold or touch. It is present in the skin.

(v) Gustatory receptors - Its function is to detect Taste. It is present in the toungue.