Which of the following is NOT used to classify sensory receptors? Which of the following is NOT used to classify sensory receptors? the number of dendritic endings present location structural complexity the type of stimulus they detect

Option A, the number of dendritic endings present

Explanation:

On the basis of location, sensory receptors are of following types -

Exteroceptor - This is located in external environment near to the stimulus

Interoceptor - This is located in the internal organs

Proprioceptor - This is located in moving parts of the body.

On the basis of type of stimulus, sensory receptors are of following types - Chemoreceptor, Osmoreceptors, Nociceptor, Mechanoreceptor, Thermoreceptor

Classification by receptor complexity or structure

Free nerve endings

Encapsulated nerve endings

Sense organs

Hence, option A is correct