Which receptor transduces when it changes shape and its plasma membrane becomes more permeable to sodium or potassium ions?
A) pain receptor
B) thermoreceptor
C) mechanoreceptor
D) chemoreceptor
Answer: C
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Why has Atlantic cod evolved to mature at a younger age and smaller size?
a. DNA damage from radiation released accidentally from nuclear power plants b. unknown causes c. food competition from other predatory fish d. intraspecies competition e. overexploitation by fishing
The chemical mediators of anaphylaxis are
A) found in basophils and mast cells. B) antibodies. C) antigens. D) antigen-antibody complexes. E) the proteins of the complement system.
The grainy-looking substance inside the nucleus is composed of
A. DNA and proteins. B. phospholipids. C. mitochondria. D. ribosomes. E. nucleoplasm.