Sensory receptors

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What are sensory receptors?

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Cells specialized in picking up stimuli, whether internal or external, and sending them to the brain through the nervous system.

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What type of stimuli do sensory receptors detect?

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Sensory receptors detect various types of stimuli, including chemical, mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic.

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What is the function of the sense of sight?

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The sense of sight detects electromagnetic stimuli, allowing us to perceive light and visual images.

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What type of stimuli does the sense of smell detect?

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The sense of smell detects chemical stimuli, which are often airborne molecules.

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What type of stimuli does the sense of taste detect?

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The sense of taste detects chemical stimuli, specifically substances that dissolve in saliva.

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What is the role of the auditory system?

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The auditory system detects sound waves, which are mechanical stimuli, allowing us to perceive sound.

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How do sensory receptors communicate with the brain?

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Sensory receptors send signals through the nervous system to the brain, where the signals are processed and interpreted.

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is any change in the environment that can provoke a response from sensory receptors.

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What are the five main senses?

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The five main senses are sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

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What type of stimuli does the sense of touch detect?

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The sense of touch detects mechanical stimuli, such as pressure, vibration, and temperature.

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