noun
- a sensory receptor that detects stimuli from within the body, such as changes in blood pressure, temperature, or chemical composition
Usage: medical; biology
Examples
- Interoceptors in the blood vessels monitor changes in blood pressure.
- The carotid body contains interoceptors that detect oxygen levels in the blood.
- Interoceptors help maintain homeostasis by sensing internal body conditions.
- These interoceptors send signals to the brain about the body’s internal state.
- Damage to interoceptors can affect the body’s ability to regulate vital functions.
- Scientists study interoceptors to understand how the body monitors itself.