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Nervous System Career Specialties

Question 1 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

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

Answer
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.
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Sensory receptors can be divided into different categories based on the type of stimulus they detect.

Explanation

Sensory receptors detect information from inside or outside the body and are often specialized parts of sensory nerve cells, so statement B is correct. They are classified by the kinds of stimuli they detect, such as light, sound, pressure, or chemicals, making C correct. Statement A is incorrect because sensory receptors are found throughout the body, not only in the brain.

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