Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The receptors that respond to distortions in the receptor's shape or in the cells in close proximity to the receptors.

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Mechanoreceptors respond to distortions in the receptor's shape or in the cells in close proximity to the receptors.

Answer: A
 The sclera is the white, outer layer of the eye that provides structure and shape.

Answer: C
 Astigmatism is a refractive error in which the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision.

Answer: H
 Chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Answer: E
 General senses refer to the sensations of touch, pressure, proprioception (awareness of the body's position and movement), temperature, and pain.

Answer: G
 Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light.

Answer: I
 The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that is responsible for converting sound waves into neural signals.

Answer: J
 Thermoreceptors are specialized cells that respond to changes in temperature.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct