Which sensory receptor detects light?
A)photoreceptor
B)mechanoreceptor
C)thermoreceptor
D)chemoreceptor
E)pain receptor

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Photoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect light. They are found in the eyes and are responsible for vision. Mechanoreceptors detect mechanical stimuli such as touch or pressure, thermoreceptors detect temperature changes, chemoreceptors detect chemical stimuli such as taste and smell, and pain receptors detect tissue damage.

Which Sensory Receptor Detects Light