One can categorize sensory receptors according to sensory modality. Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor?

a. photoreceptor
b. intelreceptor
c. mechanoreceptor
d. chemoreceptor
e. thermoreceptor


B

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The ________ sometimes expels copious fluid similar to prostatic fluid, which constitutes the female ejaculate.

A. vaginal epithelium B. paraurethral glands C. vestibular bulb D. bulbourethral glands E. prostate 

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Sam was a 60 year old man. As a result of picking up a heavy object he fractured the radius and ulna of his right arm

X-rays indicated that he had severe osteoporosis. His blood calcium levels were above normal and the pathologist found cancer cells that produced a hormone-like substance. That substance was most likely A. thyroid hormone. B. calcitonin. C. growth hormone. D. parathyroid hormone. E. vitamin D.

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