Sensory receptors

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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

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What properties of nerve cells are most important for their ability to carry out their task in helping animals deal with sensory input?

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Nerve cells can carry signals and connect all parts of the body to the brain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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The sense of sight detects ________________ stimuli.

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electromagnetic.

Front

Taste receptors in the gustatory system are...

Back

Chemoreceptors.

Front

Which sense detects pressure and heat?

Back

touch.

Front

What are sensory receptors?

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Specialized cells that detect and respond to sensory stimuli.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What type of receptor is responsible for detecting light?

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Photoreceptors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the role of mechanoreceptors?

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They detect mechanical pressure or distortion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What type of stimuli do thermoreceptors respond to?

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Temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the function of chemoreceptors?

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They detect chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.