A(n) ______ is a specialized neuron with features that allow it to respond to a particular form of energy.

A. transducer
B. effector
C. receptor
D. interneuron


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. $200 b. $1,100 c. $5,600 d. $5,600

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Dan recently watched a television program about rabies, and

those animals that are typically carriers of the disease. Last night, when he stepped outside to call his cat, he saw a raccoon waddling across his yard. The animal acted strangely and came straight toward him. Dan immediately decided it must have rabies. He made his decision based on A) exemplars. B) an algorithm. C) a representativeness heuristic. D) an availability heuristic.

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The study of psychoneuroimmunology suggests that when a stressful situation is encountered several biological reactions occur, including all of the following EXCEPT

a) hormone secretion. b) rise in heart rate and blood pressure. c) increased respiration and sweating. d) lightheadedness or unconscious episodes.

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the standard practice assumes that each type is ....

What will be an ideal response?

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