Question

Describe the difference in the localization of the sensory

receptors for general and special senses in humans.

Short answer

All of the general senses are connected to touch and do not have unique sense organs. The skin, more so than any other area of the body, contains the majority of touch receptors.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Introduction 

Special senses and general senses are the two primary categories of senses found in the human body. The five specific senses—taste, smell, hearing, balance, and vision—have unique sense organs. They are the eyes, ears, tongue, and ears for hearing (nasal passages). All of the general senses are connected to touch and do not have unique sense organs. The skin, more so than any other area of the body, contains the majority of touch receptors.

Step 2. Explanation 

Sensory receptor cells are necessary for all senses in order to recognise sensory stimuli and convert them into nerve impulses. Mechanoreceptors, which detect mechanical forces, thermoreceptors, nociceptors, photoreceptors, and chemoreceptors are examples of sensory receptor types (chemicals).