Potentially damaging stimuli that result in pain are selectively detected by:

A) photoreceptors. B) nociceptors. C) chemoreceptors. D) proprioceptors.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which important mineral cannot be reabsorbed by the kidney?

a. sodium b. chloride c. potassium d. all of the above can be reabsorbed by the kidney

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This is a common condition experienced by runners, which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly

a) Patellofemoral stress syndrome b) Metatarsal microfracture c) Bunions d) Hallux valgus e) Plantar fasciitis

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Cancer cells:

A) may exhibit metastasis.
B) have a slower mitotic rate than normal body cells.
C) are indistinguishable from normal body cells.
D) do not spread into other body tissues.

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