Which of the Following Is True About Gustatory Receptors

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about gustatory receptors?

• A)All gustatory receptors have the same threshold for activation.
• B)In order for a chemical to be sensed,it must be hydrophobic.
• C)The receptors generate an action potential in response to chemical stimuli.
• D)Complete adaptation occurs in about one to five minutes.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

A part of the brain that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and motor signal relay and the regulation of consciousness and sleep.

Midbrain

The central part of the brainstem that connects the hindbrain and forebrain, playing a key role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Limbic System

A group of interconnected brain structures responsible for regulating emotions, memory, and arousal responses.

Emotions

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