Choose the letter that best describes the function of this receptor type: Merkle cell 

A. tonic receptors located near the surface of the skin
B. pressure sensitive receptors deep in the subcutaneous layer
C. receptors on the face and fingertips sensitive to light touch


A. tonic receptors located near the surface of the skin

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Color vision depends on dominant alleles of three different genes: the R gene and the G gene, both on the X chromosome, and the B gene, which is autosomal. Recessive mutant alleles of any one of these three genes can cause color blindness in homozygotes. Suppose a color-blind man marries a color-blind woman and all their offspring have normal vision. What is the genotype of the woman?

A) RR GG bb B) RR gg BB C) rr GG bb D) RR gg BB or RR GG bb E) rr GG bb or rr gg BB

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The ______ hair cells are the most important hair cells for our auditory ability

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which is the correct match for Blood Type and Antibody?

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