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Which part of the neuron acquires information from the environment?

the nervous system is fundamental to how complex animals respond to their environment. This system comprises a vast network of nerve cells or neurons, which are specially adapted to carry messages rapidly throughout the body. Information from the environment is first detected by specialized tips called receptors, located in our sense organs such as the inner ear, nose, tongue, and skin. For instance, gustatory receptors specifically detect taste while olfactory receptors are tuned to detect smell. The signals travel across the neuronal network as electrical impulses. When an impulse reaches th

Ref: NCERT Class 10 Science chapter 6 control and coordination