Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To describe: The ability of neurons to differentiate between sound and light if all neurons transmit the same type of message.

Introduction: Sensory receptors are the neurons present in the body that are dependent on stimuli. They respond to stimuli and convert the stimuli into electrochemical signals for the brain to interpret. Type of response depends on the type of stimulus. There are many sensory receptors present in the skin, eyes, ear, tongue, and other body parts. They all respond to stimuli and convert the stimuli into the same type of electrochemical signal.

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To determine: The difference between intense pain and mild pain.

Introduction The receptors present in our body that sense any change in the surrounding environment both external, as well as internal, are termed as a sensory receptor. The pain receptors present in the body are called nociceptors which sense any threat and alarm the brain to respond. Nociceptors release some neurotransmitters that are responsible to transmit signals of pain. Substance P and endorphins are the neurotransmitters.

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To describe: The ability of the body to adapt to the discrimination due to different mechanisms of the neurons.

Introduction Sensory receptors are the neurons present in the body that are dependent on stimuli. They respond to stimuli and convert the stimuli into electrochemical signals for the brain to interpret. Type of response depends on the type of stimulus. There are many sensory receptors present in the skin, eyes, ear, tongue, and other body parts. They all respond to stimuli and convert the stimuli into the same type of electrochemical signal

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