Sensory receptors

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What is a sensory receptor?

Back

A nerve ending that sends signals to the central nervous system when it is stimulated.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What type of input do sensory receptors respond to when detecting touch or vibration?

Back

Mechanical input.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum.

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The sense of taste detects which type of stimuli?

Back

Chemical stimuli.

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What do thermoreceptors respond to?

Back

Temperature.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the function of sensory receptors?

Back

To detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What are the three main types of sensory input?

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Mechanical, chemical, and electromagnetic.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the role of the cerebrum in sensory processing?

Back

It processes sensory information and is involved in higher brain functions.

Front

What type of sensory receptor detects light?

Back

Photoreceptors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the difference between a stimulus and a sensory receptor?

Back

A stimulus is an external factor that causes a response, while a sensory receptor is the nerve ending that detects the stimulus.

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