The Part of a Sensory Pathway That Detects a Change

question 150

Multiple Choice

The part of a sensory pathway that detects a change is the:

• A)receptor
• B)sensory neuron
• C)sensory tract
• D)sensory area

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Definitions:

Infected Tissue

Body tissues that have been invaded by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to disease.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals, such as regulating inflammation and body temperature.

Smooth Muscle Relaxation

A physiological process whereby the smooth muscle fibers relax, leading to a decrease in tension in the muscles found within the walls of certain hollow organs or tubes in the body, such as the intestines or blood vessels.

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and allows increased blood flow.