P is a cell (or group of cells) in the human body which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus and conveys the messages to CNS through nerves Q. On the other hand, R is a part of the human body which can respond to a stimulus according to the instructions sent from the CNS through nerves S.
(a) What is P? Name five organs which contain cells (or group of cells) like P

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P is the specialized cells of sensory organs called receptors.

Sensory organs that contain receptors are eyes, ears, nose, skin and tongue.

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