chemorecepters

(noun)

These are receptors in the medulla and in the aortic and carotid bodies of the blood vessels that detect changes in blood pH and signal the medulla to correct those changes.

Related Terms

Examples of chemorecepters in the following topics:

  • Tastes and Odors

    • This chemoreception in regards to taste, occurs via the presence of specialized taste receptors within the mouth that are referred to as taste cells and are bundled together to form taste buds.

  • Overview of Sensation

    • While the exact definition of sensation is still controversial, most scientists agree that all senses rely on four fundamental sensory capacities: chemical detection (chemoreception), light detection (photoreception), force detection (mechanoreception), and temperature detection (thermoreception).

  • Gustation: Taste Buds and Taste

    • Gustation, along with olfaction (the sense of smell), is classified as chemoreception because it functions by reacting with molecular chemical compounds in a given substance.

  • Olfaction: The Nasal Cavity and Smell

    • Perceiving complex flavors requires recognizing taste and smell sensations at the same time, an interaction known as chemoreceptive sensory interaction.