Receptors stimulated by the physical forces that cause movement of fluid or vibration within the body are:
A) proprioceptors
B) thermoreceptors
C) chemoreceptors
D) gustatory receptors
E) mechanoreceptors
Ans: E) mechanoreceptors
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a) synergistic effect. b) permissive effect. c) antagonistic effect. d) circulating effect. e) local effect.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Of the steps in excitation-contraction below, which step occurs before the others?
a. Exposed actin sites bind with myosin cross bridges. b. Sodium channels open in the fiber's membrane. c. Calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. d. Troponin binds calcium. e. Attachment of ATP allows for cross bridge detachment.
Epithelium that is primarily secretory in function would most likely be
A. keratinized columnar. B. stratified squamous. C. simple cuboidal. D. simple squamous. E. transitional.