Sensory reception refers to the process by which our bodies detect and interpret stimuli from the environment. This involves specialized cells called sensory receptors, which respond to different types of stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, taste, and smell. These receptors convert physical signals into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain for processing. The five main senses involved in sensory reception are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Each sense has its own set of receptors and pathways to the brain. For example, photoreceptors in the eyes detect light, while chemoreceptors in the nose and mouth respond to chemical substances, allowing us to perceive flavors and odors.