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What does CNS stand for
Central Nervous System
What does PNS stand for?
Peripheral Nervous System
What do mechanoreceptors detect?
Pressure and touch
What do chemoreceptors detect?
chemicals
What do thermoreceptors detect?
temperature
What do photoreceptors detect?
light
What type of receptor detects light?
Photoreceptor
What type of receptor detects temperature?
thermoreceptor
What type of receptor detects chemicals?
chemoreceptor
What type of receptor detects pressure?
mechanoreceptor
Where do you find mechanoreceptors?
In the skin
Where do you find chemoreceptors?
In the mouth
Where do you find photoreceptors?
In the eyes
Where do you find thermoreceptors?
In the skin
Are there more or less nerves in an area that can feel separate toothpick points?
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What are the 2 main parts of the Central Nervous System?
Brain, Spinal cord
