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Which of the following statements describe sensory receptors? Check all that apply.

A
Sensory receptors are located only in the brain, and they process information from the five senses.
B
Sensory receptors are part of nerve cells responsible for collecting information from the environment.
C
Sensory receptors can be divided into different categories based on the type of stimulus they detect.
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A chemosensor

A
specializes in detecting pressure, vibrations, speed, and position.
B
specializes in detecting specific substances.
C
keeps humans balanced as they move and function.
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absorb light and are located in the retina.

A
Nociceptors
B
Photoreceptors
C
Thermoreceptors
D
Chemosensors
E
Mechanoreceptors
4

Use the drop-down menus to select the best answers. are responsible for detecting painful stimuli.

A
Nociceptors
B
Photoreceptors
C
Thermoreceptors
D
Chemosensors
E
Mechanoreceptors
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specialize in detecting changes in temperature.

A
Nociceptors
B
Photoreceptors
C
Thermoreceptors
D
Chemosensors
E
Mechanoreceptors

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