Sensory neurons that maintain their firing as long as the stimulus is present are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


tonic receptors

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A) result in local depolarizations. B) result in local hyperpolarizations. C) prevent the escape of potassium ions. D) prevent the escape of calcium ions. E) increase membrane permeability to sodium ions.

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Which of the following is a feature of erythrocytes?A) Produce infection-fighting proteinsB) Have a high surface-to-volume ratioC) Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide in bloodD) Are large in sizeE) When mature, have no nucleus

What will be an ideal response?

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The enlarged region at the distal end of the penis is called the ____

a. prepuce b. shaft c. glans penis d. vulva

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