A Major Function of the Arteries Is to Serve as a Blood

question 185

True/False

A major function of the arteries is to serve as a blood reservoir.

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Definitions:

Somesthetic Senses

The body senses consisting of the skin senses, the kinesthetic and proprioceptive senses, and the vestibular senses.

Temperature Sensitivity

The degree to which a substance or device is affected by changes in temperature.

Skin Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings located in the skin that respond to various stimuli, including touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, allowing for the sensation of touch and the perception of environmental changes.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings located in the skin and viscera that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sense of touch and proprioception.