Question

chapter 13 check your understanding question 1
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which type of sensory receptor allows us to feel an insect landing on our skin?

○ chemoreceptor
○ thermoreceptor
○ nociceptor
○ mechanoreceptor

Explanation:

To determine the correct sensory receptor:

• Chemoreceptors detect chemicals (e.g., taste, smell), not mechanical touch.
• Thermoreceptors detect temperature changes, not touch from an insect.
• Nociceptors detect pain (e.g., injury), not gentle touch like an insect landing.
• Mechanoreceptors detect mechanical stimuli (pressure, touch, vibration). An insect landing on the skin is a mechanical touch, so mechanoreceptors are responsible.

Answer:

D. mechanoreceptor