A child is experiencing difficulty with chewing and swallowing. The nurse knows that which of the following cells may be innervating specialized gut-related receptors that provide taste and smell?
A)
Special somatic afferent fibers
B)
General somatic afferents
C)
Special visceral afferent cells
D)
General visceral afferent neurons
Ans:
C
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Special visceral afferent cells innervate specialized gut-related receptors. Their central processes communicate with special VIA column neurons that project to reflex circuits producing salivation, chewing, swallowing, and other responses. Special somatic afferent fibers are concerned with joint and tendon sensation. General somatic afferents respond to stimuli that produce pressure or pain. General visceral afferent neurons innervate visceral structures such as the GI tract, urinary bladder, and the heart and great vessels.
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