Stimuli and responses Flashcards
1
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stimulus
A
any external or internal change that causes a reaction
2
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response
A
your reaction to a stimulus
3
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sensory receptors
A
specialised cells that convert stimuli into electrical signals that your body can respond to
4
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nerve impulse
A
electrical signal in your nervous system
5
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neuron
A
specialised cell in the nervous system that conducts nerve impulses
6
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effectors
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body parts such as muscles (or glands) that make a response possible
7
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voluntary response
A
a response made by a skeletal muscle at your will
