Each sense receptor responds to different inputs (electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical), transmitting them as signals that travel along nerve cells to the brain. The signals are then processed in the brain, resulting in immediate behaviors or memories.

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Authority Status:

Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

Creator:

Next Generation Science Standards

Indexing Status:

Yes

Education Level:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Science

Statement Notation:

DCI.LS1.D.6-8.3

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Description en-US: Each sense receptor responds to different inputs (electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical), transmitting them as signals that travel along nerve cells to the brain. The signals are then processed in the brain, resulting in immediate behaviors or memories.

Language:

English