What Type of Receptors Is in the Appendages Projecting from the Rostral

question 57

Multiple Choice

What type of receptors is in the appendages projecting from the rostral area of star-nosed moles?

• A) chemoreceptors
• B) mechanoreceptors
• C) electromagnetic receptors
• D) photoreceptors

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Definitions:

Ciliary Muscles

Small muscles located in the eye that adjust the lens shape to focus on objects at various distances.

Blink Reflex

An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea or by other stimuli that protects the eye from foreign bodies and bright light.

Tear Glands

Glands located around the eye that produce tears, which are necessary for lubricating the eyes and providing protection against irritants.

Rectal Temperatures

Body temperature measurements taken from the rectum, which are considered to be very accurate for assessing a person's core body temperature.