Sensory Receptor Cells

MeSH code information

• Name
  Sensory Receptor Cells
• Concept
  Scope note: Specialized afferent neurons capable of transducing sensory stimuli into NERVE IMPULSES to be transmitted to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Sometimes sensory receptors for external stimuli are called exteroceptors; for internal stimuli are called interoceptors and proprioceptors.
• Tree numbers
  • A08.675.650.915
  • A08.800.950
  • A11.671.650.915
• Qualifiers
  parasitology, immunology, microbiology, physiology, enzymology, cytology, chemistry, drug effects, transplantation, virology, radiation effects, classification, pathology, ultrastructure, metabolism