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 classify: The types of sensory receptors on the basis of the location of the stimuli to which they respond and the type of energy they transduce.

Introduction: There are multiple receptors present on the body of animals that allow them to interact with their external and internal environment and regulate their response such that they can protect themselves from dangers, search for food, know their environment and maintain their homoeostasis. All of these form the sensory system of organisms.

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