The Classification of a Receptor as a Photoreceptor or a Mechanoreceptor

question 49

Multiple Choice

The classification of a receptor as a photoreceptor or a mechanoreceptor depends on

• A) the location of origin of the stimulus it perceives.
• B) the modality of the stimulus it perceives.
• C) its location in the body.
• D) whether it is a somatic or visceral receptor.

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Definitions:

European Descent

Referring to people whose ancestral origins are found in Europe.

Ambiguous Faces

Visual stimuli that can be interpreted in more than one way and are often used in psychological experiments to study perception and emotion.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, as compared to the ingroup's diversity.

Unjustifiable Negative Behavior

This refers to actions or behaviors that have a negative impact on others or oneself and cannot be logically or morally defended.