Sense Organs - Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 1: Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology

Set 2: The Chemistry of Life

Set 3: Cellular Form and Function

Set 4: Genetics of Cellular Function

Set 5: Histology

Set 6: The Integumentary System

Set 7: Bone Tissue

Set 8: The Skeletal System

Set 9: Joints

Set 10: The Muscular System

Set 11: Muscular Tissue

Set 12: Nervous Tissue

Set 13: The Spinal Cord,spinal Nerves,and Somatic Reflexes

Set 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Set 15: The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes

Set 16: Sense Organs

Set 17: The Endocrine System

Set 18: The Circulatory System: Blood

Set 19: The Circulatory System: Heart

Set 20: The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Set 21: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Set 22: The Respiratory System

Set 23: The Urinary System

Set 24: Fluid, electrolyte, and Acidbase Balance

Set 25: The Digestive System

Set 26: Nutrition and Metabolism

Set 27: The Male Reproductive System

Set 28: The Female Reproductive System

Set 29: Human Development and Aging

Set 30: Atlas a General Orientation to Human Anatomy

Set 16 Sense Organs

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Set 16 Sense Organs

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The initial effect of a stimulus on a sensory receptor is a local electrical change specifically called a(an)__________.

A) action potential
B) graded potential
C) local potential
D) sensory potential
E) receptor potential

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Changes in blood pressure are detected by __________ in certain arteries.

A) mechanoreceptors
B) chemoreceptors
C) proprioceptors
D) nociceptors
E) thermoreceptors

Answer

Question 3

(True False)

Free

Gustatory signals travel from the tongue through the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves.

Answer