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They are located in the back of the eye, the retina. But you should have asked in which direction do they "look"? They aren't oriented towards the nose, but rather towards the back of the head! We see reflected light.

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Where in the body are nervous receptors which respond to sound?

In your ears :)


What detects changes in the environment in your body?

Specialized cells such as sensory receptors detect changes in the environment in your body. These receptors can respond to stimuli like light, sound, temperature, and pressure, sending signals to the nervous system for processing and response.


What body system processes and analyzes information?

The nervous system processes and analyzes information received from the body's sensory receptors. This information is then used to initiate appropriate responses or actions to maintain homeostasis and respond to the environment.


What body system has sensory receptors?

The nervous system


The sensory receptors specialized to respond to light energy are?

Sensory receptors are a type of sensory nerve. The sensory receptors that are specialized to respond to light energy are called stimuli.


What are the somatic receptors?

Somatic receptors are a specialized type of receptor located near the surface of the body. These cells detect passive types of environmental stimuli, such as temperature, air currents, and barometric pressure. The receptors transmit the information to the sensory pathways via action potentials. The sensory pathways deliver the somatic (and visceral) information to the central nervous system.


Where would you find receptors that respond to?

You would find receptors that respond to various stimuli in different parts of the body, such as the skin for touch and temperature receptors, the nose for olfactory receptors, and the tongue for taste receptors. Additionally, there are receptors located in organs and tissues that respond to internal conditions like pressure, pH, and hormones.


What are your body's response to stimuli coordinated by?

Your body's response to stimuli is coordinated by the nervous system. When a stimulus is detected by sensory receptors, the information is transmitted to the brain and spinal cord for processing. The nervous system then sends signals to muscles, glands, or other parts of the body to respond appropriately to the stimulus.


What Allow the body to detect change in the environment?

The body detects changes in the environment through sensory receptors, which are specialized cells that respond to various stimuli such as light, sound, temperature, and pressure. These receptors convert environmental signals into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the nervous system. The brain then processes this information, allowing us to perceive and respond to changes around us. This sensory detection is crucial for survival, enabling us to react to potential threats and adapt to our surroundings.


How does the skin interact with the nervous system to regulate sensory perception and response?

The skin interacts with the nervous system through sensory receptors that detect touch, temperature, and pain. These receptors send signals to the brain, which processes the information and generates a response. This helps regulate sensory perception and allows the body to respond to stimuli in the environment.


The most protective receptors are those that respond to what?

The most protective receptors are those that respond to pain, temperature, and pressure. These receptors help the body detect potential harm and take appropriate actions to avoid injury.


Which body system carries messages from receptors to centers for interpretations?

The nervous system carries messages from receptors to centers for interpretation. Sensory receptors detect stimuli and send signals to the brain and spinal cord for processing and response.