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Identify the type of sensory receptor that matches the description. Some answers may be used more than once.a. propioreceptorb. chemoreceptorc. mechanoreceptord. nociceptore. photoreceptorinvolved in the sense of hearing
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Propioreceptors are involved in sensing body position and movement, chemoreceptors respond to chemical changes, mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, nociceptors respond to pain, and photoreceptors respond to light. Show more…
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