In humans, which receptor is used primarily to detect sharp blows and excessive heat?

A. mechanoreceptor

B. chemoreceptor

C. proprioceptor

D. thermoreceptor

E. pain receptor


E. pain receptor

Biology & Microbiology

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A) the creation of a strand of DNA from an RNA molecule B) the creation of a strand of RNA from a DNA molecule C) the infection of cells by a phage DNA molecule D) semiconservative replication of DNA E) assimilation of external DNA into a cell

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The RNase known as ________ helps cut eukaryotic double-stranded RNAs to form the miRNA species.

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

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Which region(s) of the brain, present in a 5-week old embryo, is/are derived from the forebrain?

a. telencephalon only b. diencephalon only c. mesencephalon only d. telencephalon and diencephalon e. telencephalon and mesencephalon

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________ is the procedure in which a harmless form of an antigen from a pathogen is introduced into the body in order to stimulate an immune response to that antigen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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