Sensory Reception in Biology
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What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the body?

  • To transmit electrical signals to the brain
  • To detect and convert stimuli from the environment into electrical signals (correct)
  • To process and perceive sensory information
  • To maintain homeostasis

    • What type of sensory receptors detect touch, pressure, and vibration?

  • Photoreceptors
  • Chemoreceptors
  • Thermoreceptors
  • Mechanoreceptors (correct)

    • What is the term for the process of converting stimulus energy into an electrical signal?

  • Reception
  • Perception
  • Transduction (correct)
  • Transmission

    • What is the purpose of sensory reception in the body?

    <p>To interact with our surroundings and maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sensory receptors detect changes in temperature?

    <p>Thermoreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are chemoreceptors located in the body?

    <p>Tongue and nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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