Touch and Pressure Are Examples of Stimuli That Activate Mechanoreceptors

question 35

True/False

Touch and pressure are examples of stimuli that activate mechanoreceptors.

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Definitions:

Contractility

The ability of muscle cells and tissues to contract or shorten, generating force.

Tendons

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, allowing for the transmission of force when muscles contract.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for communication and nutrient exchange between bone cells.

Haversian Canals

Channels extending through the matrix of bone; contain blood vessels and nerves.