Stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors known as ________ are located in some artery walls.

A) baroreceptors
B) elasticeptors
C) chemoreceptors
D) nociceptors


A) baroreceptors

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Muscles that have a fine degree of control have small motor units

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In females, the genital tubercle becomes the ________.

A. uterus B. ovary C. vagina D. labia E. clitoris

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