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HSC Stuff => HSC Science Stuff => HSC Subjects + Help => HSC Biology => Topic started by: Nialllovespie on March 01, 2017, 06:57:28 pm

Title: Chemoreceptors and thermoreceptors
Post by: Nialllovespie on March 01, 2017, 06:57:28 pm

I don't know if we have to specifically know this but what's the difference between a chemoreceptors and a thermoreceptor? Thanks in advanced

Title: Re: Chemoreceptors and thermoreceptors
Post by: AngelWings on March 01, 2017, 07:09:00 pm

Does this and this help?
Quick summary:
"Chemo-" refers to chemicals, therefore response to chemicals.
"Thermo-" refers to heat/ temperature, therefore are more likely to be sensitive/ change according to temperature.

Title: Re: Chemoreceptors and thermoreceptors
Post by: Nialllovespie on March 07, 2017, 11:19:10 am

Oh yeah! That's great help! Fab way to remember THANKYOU so much!! Nia