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AP Psychology
Multiple Choice

Identifying the Sense Dependent on Mechanoreceptors

Very Easy Unit 3: Sensation & Perception Sensory Processes

In the study of sensation and perception, we learn about how our senses detect environmental stimuli. Each sensory system has specialized receptors that respond to different types of input. For instance, vision relies on photoreceptors in the eyes to detect light. Which of the following senses primarily relies on mechanoreceptors to function?

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