Sense organs and Receptors

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  • Created by: Calin
  • Created on: 26-05-15 16:27
Eyes
Light receptors - Sensitive to light. These cells have a nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane (just like most animal cells).
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Ears
Sound receptors and Balance receptors - Sensitive to sound and changes in position.
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Nose
Smell receptors - sensitive to chemical stimuli.
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Tongue
Taste receptors - sensitive to bitter, salt, sweet and sour, plus the taste of savoury things like monosodium glutamate (MSG) - chemical stimuli.
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Skin
Receptors sensitive to touch, pressure, pain and temperature change.
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Card 2

Front

Ears

Back

Sound receptors and Balance receptors - Sensitive to sound and changes in position.

Card 3

Front

Nose

Back

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Card 4

Front

Tongue

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Skin

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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