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Term: Respond to stimulus

Description:

Respond to stimulus refers to the reaction or response that an organism exhibits when exposed to a specific stimulus. It is the way an entity reacts to an external stimulus that can be physical, chemical, or environmental.

Sample sentences:

1. As a reflex action, the doctor tapped the patient's knee with a hammer, and the patient's leg jerked in response to the stimulus.
2. Animals demonstrate various ways to respond to stimuli. For example, birds respond to the stimulus of danger by flying away swiftly.
3. Plants also respond to stimuli, such as growing towards a light source or closing their leaves in response to touch.
4. In psychology, the concept of responding to stimuli is essential as it helps to understand human behavior and cognitive processes.

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