Practice mode Psychology

What are the cells called that respond to changes in their environment and signal those changes to the nervous system?

Correct answer B. Receptors

Explanation

Receptors are specialised cells that detect stimuli such as light, pressure or chemicals and convert them into nerve impulses. Effectors, by contrast, carry out responses.

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