Sensory Receptors

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts.

Front

What is behavior in the context of an organism?

Back

What an organism does.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Front

What are mechanoreceptors?

Back

Sensory receptors that respond to touch and pressure.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

Which type of receptor helps you hear?

Back

Mechanoreceptor.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is a sensory receptor?

Back

An organ with nerve endings that responds to stimulation.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What do thermoreceptors detect?

Back

Temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the role of nerve cells?

Back

To transmit signals throughout the nervous system.

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

Any change in the environment that causes a response.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the function of the brain?

Back

To process information and coordinate responses.

Front

What are the two main types of sensory receptors?

Back

Exteroceptors and interoceptors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8