Which Term Best Describes Receptors That Detect Stimuli from Internal

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs

• A)Interoceptors
• B)Exteroceptors
• C)Proprioceptors
• D)Nociceptors
• E)Thermoreceptors

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Definitions:

Platelet Aggregation

is the clumping together of platelets in the blood, contributing to the formation of a blood clot in response to vascular injury.

Hemostasis

The process by which bleeding is stopped through clot formation, involving vascular constriction and blood coagulation.

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), crucial for regulating metabolism and energy production.

Membrane Signaling Proteins

Proteins located on or within cell membranes that transmit signals from outside to inside the cell.