Principles of Human Physiology (6th Edition)
Principles of Human Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134169804
Author: Cindy L. Stanfield
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 16E
Summary Introduction

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The sensory receptors are the dendrites of sensory neurons, present at various location in the body. Each type of sensory receptors is designed to sense a specific type of stimuli. The phasic receptors and the tonic receptors are also a type of sensory receptors.

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Principles of Human Physiology (6th Edition)

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