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Record 1 2004-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A sensory receptor which respond to stimuli coming from inside the body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Récepteur sensoriel situé dans les viscères; sensible aux stimulus produits dans le milieu interne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
OBS

Órgano sensorial capaz de detectar estímulos originados en el interior del cuerpo de un animal o que son el resultado de sustancias extrañas introducidas en el organismo.

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