Multiple Choice
The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Which organ contains the sensory receptors for light?
A
Eye
B
Nose
C
Ear
D
Skin
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Begin by identifying the primary function of each organ listed in the options: Eye, Nose, Ear, Skin.
Understand that sensory receptors are specialized cells that detect specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch.
Recognize that the eye is the organ responsible for vision and contains sensory receptors specifically for detecting light.
Learn about the structure of the eye, particularly the retina, which houses photoreceptor cells known as rods and cones that respond to light stimuli.
Conclude that the eye is the organ containing sensory receptors for light, as it is designed to process visual information.
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