What specialized neurons detect stimuli like light and sound?

a. motor neurons

b. axons

c. thalamus and hypothalamus

d. sensory receptors

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "d. sensory receptors." Sensory receptors are specialized neurons that detect stimuli like light and sound. These are being detected first through the sense organs: eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.