In a taste bud, which cell produces a receptor potential?
A) basal cells
B) Gustatory cells
C) Taste hairs
D) Sensory nerve fibers
E) Supporting cells
B
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An atom with a valence of 3 may have a total of ________ electrons.
A) 3 B) 8 C) 13 D) 17
Autonomic regulation of body heat is achieved by increasing or decreasing sympathetic stimulation to the skin. This example demonstrates that the sympathetic nervous system ________.
A. functions independently of the parasympathetic nervous system in specific organs or tissues B. is primarily involved with responses to the environment and exercise, while parasympathetic regulates visceral responses C. suppresses the parasympathetic responses, whenever stimulated D. All of the choices are correct.
The sternocleidomastoid inserts on the
A) occipital bone. B) clavicle. C) mastoid process. D) sternum. E) None of the answers is correct.
When a neuron is activated by a threshold stimulation, ________ channels open, which allows these ions to quickly ________.
A. potassium ion; diffuse into the neuron B. potassium ion; diffuse out of the neuron C. sodium ion; diffuse into the neuron D. sodium ion; diffuse out of the neuron