The Main Function of Sensory Receptor Cells Is to

question 133

Multiple Choice

The main function of sensory receptor cells is to

• A) maintain a system of checks and balances with perception cells.
• B) receive outside forms of energy and translate into neural impulses.
• C) inform the brain which types of electromagnetic energy are harmful.
• D) collect information about the outside world so the brain can disregard it.

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