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Characteristics Sensory Stimulus Nerve State Receptors Explain Important

Sensory receptors are specific to one type of stimulus to prevent overstimulation. They also act as transducers, converting stimuli into nerve impulses, and have nerve endings to transmit signals to the central nervous system.

Sensory receptors are specific to one type of stimulus to prevent overstimulation. They also act as transducers, converting stimuli into nerve impulses, and have nerve endings to transmit signals to the central nervous system.

Front State 2 characteristics of sensory receptors and for each explain why they are important.
Back Characteristics of sensory receptors:
  • Specific to single type of stimulus - prevent overstimulation
  • Act as transducers - convert stimulus to nerve impulse
  • Have nerve endings to take signal to the CNS for integration

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