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Define stimulus.

Define the following term:

Stimulus

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A stimulus is an agent or a sudden change in the external or internal environment that changes an organism or body parts. e.g., light, sound, heat, pain, hunger.

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Chapter 15: Nervous System - Evaluation [Page 227]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 15 Nervous System
Evaluation | Q VI. 1. | Page 227

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