Biology Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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What is the process of transmitting information from sensory receptors to the brain?
A
Information from sensory receptors is transmitted, or passed along, nerve cells to the brain.
2
Q
What does the brain do with the information it receives from sensory receptors?
A
The brain processes, or organizes, information from different sensory receptors.
3
Q
What can the brain do after processing information?
A
The brain can then trigger a response or store the information as a memory.
4
Q
What is a stimulus?
A
A stimulus is an event or object that elicits a response from sensory receptors.
5
Q
What are the key stages in the sensory information process?
A
The key stages are sensing, transmission, processing, and response.
