How Senses Detect Stimuli
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QUESTION
Which receptor type is primarily responsible for detecting touch and pressure on the skin?
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Which type of receptor detects chemicals such as odorants and dissolved tastes?
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What is an effector in a sensory-to-response pathway?
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A muscle or gland that carries out the response. Effectors execute CNS commands to produce physical responses.
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