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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is a stimulus?

Answer
A
the tiny bone in the middle ear that transmits sound waves to the cochlea
B
anything in the environment that triggers a response from sensory receptors
C
the proper term for the taste buds on the tongue and in the mouth
D
the layer of the skin that detects pain

Explanation

A stimulus is something that causes sensory receptors to react. For example, light can stimulate receptors in the eyes, and sound can stimulate receptors in the ears. Choice B, “anything in the environment that triggers a response from sensory receptors,” gives this definition.

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