Instructions: Identify the Following Term(s)

question 21

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
the Parthenon

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Definitions:

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain, which is interpreted as pain.

Substance P

A peptide involved in transmitting pain messages to the brain and is involved in inflammatory processes.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons, playing a critical role in the central nervous system by integrating sensory input and motor output.

Interoceptors

Sensory receptors located inside the body that provide information about the internal environment, such as pH levels, temperature, and other internal states.