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Which of the Following Best Describes the Capabilities of Three-Month-Old

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Which of the following best describes the capabilities of three-month-old infants. They can distinguish


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Interoceptors

Sensory receptors located within the body that detect internal events such as changes in blood pressure, pH, and temperature, providing information about the internal environment to the brain.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized to detect chemicals in the environment, involved in taste and smell.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, including touch, pressure, vibration, and sound.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

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