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What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of sensory reception in the body?
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What type of sensory receptors detect changes in temperature?
What type of sensory receptors detect changes in temperature?
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Where are chemoreceptors located in the body?
Where are chemoreceptors located in the body?
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