These receptors detect specific molecules in our external and internal environments.

A. Thermoreceptors
B. Chemoreceptors
C. Photoreceptors
D. Mechanoreceptors
E. Baroreceptors


Answer: B

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The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle continues until rising ________ levels mark the arrival of the secretory phase.

A) GnRH B) FSH C) LH D) estrogen E) progesterone

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


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Which of the following statements about the retina is true?

A. Ganglion cells send axons to the brain as cranial nerve II. B. Axons carrying its output synapse in the thalamus. C. It has photoreceptors that do not respond to dim light. D. Cones and rods are not equally distributed across the retina. E. All of the answers are correct.

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Compare how the body responds to cold and heat exposure

What will be an ideal response?

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