Type | Responds to | Some Locations |
---|---|---|
Chemoreceptor | Chemicals | Mouth, nose, blood vessels |
Photoreceptor | Light | Eyes |
Mechanoreceptor | Touch, pressure, vibrations, and stretch | Skin, hair follicles, ears, ligaments, tendons |
Thermoreceptor | Temperature changes | Skin, hypothalamus |
Pain receptor | Tissue injury | Throughout the body |