Some Large Arteries That Are Proximal to the Heart Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

Some large arteries that are proximal to the heart are sensitive to the stretch of the blood vessels.This stretch indicates the blood's pressure.Which of the following pairs of classifications below best fit the receptor type that is being described above?

• A) thermoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
• B) thermoreceptors that are also interoceptors
• C) mechanoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
• D) mechanoreceptors that are also interoceptors

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Definitions:

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory that represents the moral conscience and counteracts the impulses of the id.

Libido

A term used to describe sexual drive or desire, often influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral part of the mind that internalizes societal rules and standards.

Dominant Part

The component within a system or relationship that holds primary influence or control over the others.