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Specialized receptor cells in the sense organs detect stimuli from the environment. this is called

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Receptors are groups of specialised cells. They can detect changes in theenvironment, which are called stimuli, and turn them into electrical impulses.Receptors are often located in the sense organs, such as the ear, eye and skin. Eachorgan has receptors sensitive to particular kinds of stimulus.
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