Biology: Concepts and Investment (Comprehensive Instructor's)
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In a rare condition called synesthesia, stimulation of one sense causes stimulation of another sense. For example, people with synesthesia have reported seeing bursts of color when stimulated with loud noises. Would you expect synesthesia to be a problem with sensory receptors, peripheral nerves, or the central nervous system? Explain.
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