Which Type of Receptor Is Used by a Rat to Detect

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which type of receptor is used by a rat to detect pheromones from a potential mate?

• A) mechanoreceptors
• B) photoreceptors
• C) chemoreceptors
• D) thermoreceptors
• E) nociceptors

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