Describe how lateral inhibition allows for localization of a stimulus.

What will be an ideal response?


Pain is a perception, not a type of stimulus. Nociceptors (the correct term) respond to particular types of potentially damaging stimuli, such as abnormally high or low temperatures, or abnormally high pressure or chemical concentrations.

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Although there are no sarcomeres, smooth muscle still possesses thick and thin filaments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which organ is NOT part of the endocrine system?

A) thymus B) lymph node C) adrenal glands D) gonads

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Cell division consists of mitosis and cell differentiation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The two main parts of the skeletal system are the ____________________ and the ____________________ skeleton

? Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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