Saratov: University education, 2003. — 198 c. The structure of bioreceptors, the main molecular mechanisms of reception, the transformation and encoding of information in skin, visual, auditory, olfactory, taste, temperature analyzers. Special attention is paid to visual, auditory, olfactory, taste and temperature systems of bioreception of living organisms. Presented are generally accepted models and approaches that explain the functioning of bioreceptor systems. It is intended for students studying in the direction of 653900 "Biotechnical Engineering" and specialties 190500 and 190600, as well as for postgraduate medical and technical training profile .