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Interoceptor

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An interoceptor refers to a sensory receptor that receives stimuli from within the body. It provides information about internal processes such as pain, temperature, hunger, and visceral sensations. Interoceptors play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and regulating bodily functions.

Sample Sentences:

• The interoceptors in our digestive system alert us to feelings of hunger or fullness.
• When a person experiences pain, interoceptors send signals to the brain to indicate discomfort.
• Interoceptors help the body regulate its internal temperature by sensing changes in heat or cold.
• The nervous system relies on interoceptors to detect and respond to changes in blood pressure and heart rate.

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