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Sensory receptor An organ which responds to a specific type of stimulus by ultimately triggering an action potential on a sensory neuron Somatic receptors Sensory receptors in the skin, muscle, and tendons Visceral receptors Sensory receptors in the internal organs Special receptors Sensory receptors in specific locations Mechanoreceptors Sensory receptors which respond to movement Thermoreceptors Sensory receptors which respond to heat or cold Photoreceptors Sensory receptors which respond to light Chemoreceptors Sensory receptors which respond to chemicals Nociceptors Sensory receptors which respond to pain or excess stimulation Cutaneous receptors Propriceptors Receptors in the skin Receptors in the muscles and tendons
