Sensory Receptors and Transduction
- Previous year questions on Sensory Receptors and Transduction for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Physiology section of the exam.
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- 11 live questions in Sensory Receptors and Transduction.
- 2 of 11 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018.
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- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.The receptor of joint capsule and ligaments is
- ASlow adapting✓ Correct answer
- BFast adapting
- CDifferent to slow and fast adapting
- DNon adapting
Q2.Receptor of joint capsule and ligaments is
- ASlow adapting✓ Correct answer
- BFast adapting
- CDifferent to slow and fast adapting
- DNon adapting
Q3.In case a small stimulus causes more pain, it is called:
- AHypersensitivity
- BCausalgia
- CHyperalgesia✓ Correct answer
- DAllodynia
Q4.pressure sensitive receptors of skin are ?
- AMeissner's corpuscles
- BMerkel cells
- CPacinian corpuscles✓ Correct answer
- DRuffini's endings
Q5.Nuclear bag fibre detects
- ASense dynamic length of muscle✓ Correct answer
- BInvolved in reciprocal innervations
- CAlpha motor neuron stimulation
- DSenses muscle tension
Q6.Sensory receptors that adapt rapidly are well suited to sensing
- AThe weight of an object held in the hand
- BThe rate at which an extremity is being moved✓ Correct answer
- CResting body orientation in space
- DPotentially hazardous chemicals in the environment
Q7.To check objective pain response, which is best used method
- AFacial pain scale
- BKnee jerk reflex
- CH - Reflex
- DR III Reflex✓ Correct answer
Q8.Function of Merkel's cells is:
- ATactile sensation✓ Correct answer
- BMelanophage
- CChemoreceptor
- DProprioception
Q9.According to Weber-Fechner's law, strength of stimulus perceived is directly proportional to:
- AIntensity of stimulus✓ Correct answer
- BAmplitude of action potential
- CNumber of neurons stimulated
- DNumber of receptors stimulated
Q10.Weber-Fechner law related to:
- ANumber of nerve Fibers
- BNumber of muscle Fibers
- CNumber of stimulus
- DIntensity of stimulus✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Slow adapting; Q2: A. Slow adapting; Q3: C. Hyperalgesia; Q4: C. Pacinian corpuscles; Q5: A. Sense dynamic length of muscle; Q6: B. The rate at which an extremity is being moved; Q7: D. R III Reflex; Q8: A. Tactile sensation; Q9: A. Intensity of stimulus; Q10: D. Intensity of stimulus.
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