Condition
Stimulus
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- A stimulus is anything capable of evoking a response in an organism.
- Stimuli can include irritants, sights, sounds, touch, heat, cold, smells, or other sensations.
Definition
A stimulus is anything capable of evoking a response in an organism. Stimuli can include irritants, sights, sounds, touch, heat, cold, smells, or other sensations.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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