The ______________ Ratio Provides Insight as to the Number of People

question 53

Multiple Choice

The ______________ ratio provides insight as to the number of people who have to provide support for those less able to do so.

• A) dependency
• B) financial responsibility
• C) Social Security
• D) quality of life

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in detecting touch, pressure, and sound.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, playing a key role in taste, smell, and monitoring internal chemical conditions.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells found in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light, converting light signals into neural signals for visual recognition.

Nociceptors

Pain receptors that are sensory neurons found throughout the body, responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and sending pain signals to the brain.