1Compare the Distal and Proximal Context, and Provide an Example

question 57

Essay

1.Compare the distal and proximal context, and provide an example of a stressor from each context.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that allow us to perceive different flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.

Olfactory Neurons

Specialized nerve cells responsible for the sense of smell, located in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as touch, pressure, vibration, and sound.

Olfactory Epithelium

A specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity involved in the sense of smell, containing olfactory receptor cells.