Which one of the following receive(s) a physical or chemical stimulus and ultimately cause(s) nerve impulses to be generated in sensory neurons?

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Receptors are specialized structures in various parts of the body that are able to detect physical or chemical stimuli and convert them into electrical signals which are transmitted through sensory neurons to the central nervous system for processing. The other options listed do not directly receive stimuli and do not initiate nerve impulses in sensory neurons.

Which One of the Following Receive(s) a Physical or Chemical