A sensory neuron monitors a specific region called a ________

A) Merkel cell
B) receptive field
C) lamellated corpuscle
D) ruffini corpuscle


B
Explanation:
A) A Merkel cell is in direct contact with the epidermis and responds to sensory neurons at synapses.
C) Lamellated corpuscles respond to deep pressure and vibrations.
D) Ruffini corpuscles respond to tugging on the skin.

Exercise 27: Post-Lab Questions

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A. glycolipids B. agglutinins C. antibodies D. glycoproteins E. antigen-antibody complexes

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the ______________ ______________ superioris muscle is located deep to the orbicularis oculi in the orbit and the eyelid, and acts to open the eye.

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

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a. rods b. cones c. bipolar cells d. ganglia

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