Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?
A. Exteroceptors
B. Thermoreceptors
C. Nociceptors
D. Interoceptors
E. Proprioceptors
Answer: D
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A. Rods provide higher visual acuity than do cones. B. Cones are found in highest density in the fovea; rods are more prevalent near the edges of the retina. C. Rods require brighter light to activate them than do cones. D. Rods and cones all have the same kind of opsin. E. Cones enable us to see in dim light; rods provide color vision.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Temporal B) Axis C) Brachial D) Knee
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A. is used to perform internal work. B. is stored as ATP. C. appears immediately as heat. D. is stored as triglycerides. E. is used to perform external work.