A cell(or group of cells) in a sense organ which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus is called:
(a) interceptor    (b) effector    (c) receptor    (d) acceptor

(c) receptor.

A receptor is a cell (or a group of cells) which is present in a sense organ and is sensitive to a particular type of stimuli such as heat, light, sound, smell, taste, or other external stimuli and transmits a signal to sensory nerves.

Example- Photoreceptor, Phonoreceptor.

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Updated on: 23-Mar-2023

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