sensory receptors

The sense of smell detects ________________ stimuli.

• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical
• electromagnetic

The sense of taste detects ________________ stimuli.

• chemical
• mechanical
• electromagnetic
• thermal

The sense of hearing detects ________________ stimuli.

• electromagnetic
• thermal
• mechanical
• chemical

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The sense of touch detects ________________ stimuli.

• electromagnetic
• chemical
• mechanical
• pH

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The sense of sight detects ________________ stimuli.

• electromagnetic
• chemical
• mechanical
• temperature

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

• Nerve cells are sometimes packed closely together and sometimes widely spaced.
• Nerve cells can carry signals and connect all parts of the body to the brain.
• Nerve cells can be damaged by a serious injury or by disease.
• Nerve cells grow and reproduce like other cells of the body.

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

• Responsible for control of the body and communication among body parts
• Responsible for production of offspring
• Helps to rid the body of toxins, water, and other unwanted materials and transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body
• Provides oxygen to the body's cells, while moving carbon dioxide

“They are cells specialized in picking up stimulus, whether they are internal or external, and send them to the brain through the nervous system”. This is the definition of...

• Stimulus

• Receptor

• Sense

• Taste

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Taste and smell are similar because:

• They are both located on the face

• They both detect chemicals

• They both require conscious effort to detect

• They both bypass the brain

Which sense detects pressure and heat

• sight

• hearing

• taste

• touch

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