Exteroceptor (Noun)
Meaning
Any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sensory nerve endings in the skin function as exteroceptors to detect changes in temperature and touch.
- Exteroceptors in the eye respond to light and color, allowing us to perceive our surroundings.
- The taste buds on the tongue are exteroceptors that detect chemicals in food and drinks.
- Exteroceptors in the ear detect sound waves and transmit signals to the brain, enabling us to hear.
- The sensory receptors in the nose are exteroceptors that respond to odor molecules in the air, allowing us to smell.