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What is the function of receptors in our body? Think of situations where receptors do not work properly. What problems are likely to arise?

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Receptors are present in all parts of our body skin, eye, nose, tongue etc. They detect the signals and then send them to brain in the form of electrical signals. If these receptors are damaged then it they will not detect the input which leads to the harm for our body in dangerous situation.
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