Which type of receptor responds to pressure changes in liquids and gases?
A) muscle spindles
B) proprioceptors
C) baroreceptors
D) Golgi tendon organs
C
Explanation:
A) Muscle spindles inform the brain about tension.
B) Proprioceptors are stimulated by changes in body position.
D) Golgi tendon organs inform the brain about joint position.
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