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Chapter 14, Problem 1CT
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To explain: The reason why the clarification about dizziness and vertigo are important for the diagnosis.
Introduction: The sensory receptors are the nerves that are stimulated by a physical stimulus and create a nerve impulse to send information to the brain. Sensory receptors may be simple such as touch receptors or complex-like sensory organs. Sensory receptors function by responding to a particular stimulus and transmitting the information to the brain and the central nervous system (CNS).
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