The Photoreceptor Cell (Rods and Cones)is Different from Other Sensory

question 30

True/False

The photoreceptor cell (rods and cones)is different from other sensory receptors in that it is the only type that is actually depolarized at rest.

---

Definitions:

Pancreas

A gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Metabolic Disorder

A condition that occurs when the metabolic process is disrupted, leading to an imbalance of essential substances in the body.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food for energy or to store glucose for future use.

Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels, and necessitates lifelong insulin use.