PSYB51H3 Chapter 12: Chapter 12
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receptors respond to different stimulus events ie. pressure, vibration or temperature changes: size of receptive field. receptors activated when stimulation is applied to particular area of body, constitutes receptors" receptive field . size of receptive field refers to extent of body area that elicits receptor response: rate of adaption (fast vs. slow) fast- adapting (fa) receptor responds with bursts of action potentials- when preferred stimulus is applied and when it is removed: does not respond during steady state between stimulus onset and offset. slow adapting (sa) receptor remains active throughout period during which stimulus is in contact with its receptive field. Ian waterman: cutaneous nerves that connected kinaesthetic and other mechanoreceptors to brain destroyed- cannot use limbs unless he can see them (in room with lights) www. notesolution. com. Located in both epidermal and dermal layers of skin.
