Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are specialized cells in the human body responsible for detecting and responding to external stimuli in our environment. They allow us to sense and interpret the world around us through sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. They also provide us with information about our internal environment, such…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-8572 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Sensory receptors are specialized cells in the human body responsible for detecting and responding to external stimuli in our environment. They allow us to sense and interpret the world around us through sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. They also provide us with information about our internal environment, such as changes in temperature, blood pressure, and muscle tension. Sensory receptors are essential for helping us detect and respond to danger, make informed decisions, and regulate autonomic functions. Additionally, they play a role in improving our overall health and wellbeing by providing valuable data to doctors and researchers.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sensory Receptors, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Otolaryngology Advances (ISSN 2379-8572).

Journal editorial board
Ioannis Chatzistefanou · Greece Heather Bortfeld · United States Heidi Silver · United States

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