Exteroreceptor
Translation of "exteroreceptor" into Russian
exteroreceptor
NounUK
/ˌɛk.stə.rəʊ.rɪˈsɛp.tə/
US
/ˌɛk.stɪr.oʊˈrɛp.tɚ/
exteroreceptor
exteroreceptors pl
The exteroreceptor is responsible for detecting external stimuli.
Экстерорецептор отвечает за обнаружение внешних стимулов.
Definitions
exteroreceptor
NounUK
/ˌɛk.stə.rəʊ.rɪˈsɛp.tə/
US
/ˌɛk.stɪr.oʊˈrɛp.tɚ/
A sensory receptor that receives external stimuli from the environment, such as those for touch, temperature, and sound.
The exteroreceptor in the skin helps detect changes in temperature and pressure.
exteroreceptor
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɛk.stə.rəʊ.rɪˈsɛp.tə/
US
/ˌɛk.stɪr.oʊˈrɛp.tɚ/
Relating to or involving exteroreceptors (sensory receptors that respond to external stimuli).
Exteroreceptor signals travel through peripheral nerves to the spinal cord.