Types of Sensory Stimuli
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QUESTION
What type of stimulus is detected by thermoreceptors?
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Which stimulus type is detected by mechanoreceptors, such as those for touch and vibration?
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What type of stimulus is body position and movement detected by proprioceptors?
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Mechanical stimulus (stretch/position sensing). Muscle and joint receptors detect body position changes.
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