Which of the Following Types of Receptors Are Located in the Mouth

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of receptors are located in the mouth?

• A) chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors
• B) thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and nociceptors only
• C) chemoreceptors only
• D) chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors only

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Definitions:

Ulnar Grasp

Ulnar grasp is a developmental milestone in infants where they can hold objects by closing their fingers against the palm, using the pinky side of the hand.

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response observed in infants, where the hand closes over an object placed in the palm.

Motor Development

The process of change in physical movement capabilities observed across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood.

Social Functioning

The ability of an individual to interact and perform in a social environment, encompassing both the performance of daily activities and the quality of relationships with others.