Which term best describes receptors that detect body and limb movements, skeletal muscle contraction and stretch, and joint capsule structure?
A. Interoceptors
B. Proprioceptors
C. Nociceptors
D. Exteroceptors
E. Thermoreceptors
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An stationary embolus in a pulmonary artery could break loose and travel as a thrombus where it could stop up a smaller blood vessel in the lung
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Valsalva maneuver causes a drop in blood pressure which should be detected by:
A) nociceptors. B) thermoreceptors. C) chemoreceptors. D) baroreceptors.
Common pulmonary function abnormalities in individuals with moderate restrictive lung disease include:
A. normal FEV1, normal expiratory flow rates, normal RV/TLC ratio B. increased FEV1, increased expiratory flow rates, increased RV/TLC ratio C. decreased FEV1, decreased expiratory flow rates, increased RV/TLC ratio D. decreased FEV1, decreased expiratory flow rates, decreased RV/TLC ratio E. decreased FEV1, normal expiratory flow rates, increased RV/TLC ratio