The property that sets sensory receptors apart from other cells is their ability to _____.
A) transmit messages to other cells
B) receive input from other cells
C) produce specialized chemicals
D) convert energy into nerve impulses

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Sensory receptors are specialized cells that are able to convert different types of energy (such as light or sound waves) into nerve impulses that can be transmitted to the brain. This ability to convert energy into nerve impulses sets sensory receptors apart from other cells in the body.

The Property That Sets Sensory Receptors Apart from Other Cells