The sense of taste is classified as a:

a. proprioceptor
b. chemoreceptor
c. mechanoreceptor
d. none of the above


b. chemoreceptor

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The probability of a certain event occurring is defined as: P = number of specific events/total number of events. If an event happens one out of every two times its probability is ________

A) 50% B) 25% C) 100% D) 10%

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Through lateral inhibition, a more intensely activated receptor pathway halts transmission of impulses in surrounding, less intensely stimulated pathways

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ compounds do not usually contain carbon as a primary structural atom

A) Complex B) Inorganic C) Exergonic D) Endergonic E) Organic

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Which is NOT a basic method of cell-to-cell communication?

A) mechanical signals B) cytoplasmic transfer of signals C) nerve and blood-transported signals D) contact-dependent signals E) diffused chemical signals

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