Olfactory receptors, which are responsible for the sense of smell, are examples of:
a. baroreceptors.
b. pressure receptors.
c. chemoreceptors.
d. air receptors.
c
Olfactory receptors are types of chemoreceptors that
respond to airborne chemicals and generate impulses that are
transferred to the brain for interpretation.
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a. few blood vessels visible though the skin. b. more subcutaneous fat. c. well-developed flexor muscles. d. greater surface area in proportion to weight.
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A) The client has ulcers in the genital region. B) The client has arthritis symptoms making ambulation difficult. C) The client has dementia and cannot care for himself or herself. D) The client complains of a headache and sore throat.
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