Whenever the eyes, ears, tongue, skin, or mouth detect a stimulus, _____ has occurred.

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Sensation is the process by which the sensory receptors detect stimuli and transmit them to the brain. It is a physical process that occurs when the sensory organs like the eyes, ears, tongue, skin, or mouth detect a stimulus. Perception occurs after sensation, when the brain interprets and gives meaning to the sensory information. Interpretation refers to the process of assigning meaning to sensory information, which is also part of the perceptual process. Response is the action taken in response to the stimulus and is not necessarily a part of the sensation process.

Whenever the Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Skin, or Mouth Detect a Stimulus