Which of the Following Is the Effector in the Startle

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the effector in the startle response of the cockroach?

• A) Movement of filiform hair receptors
• B) Action potentials in the giant interneuron
• C) Contraction of the hind leg muscle
• D) A train of action potentials produced by the leg motor neuron.

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Definitions:

Sense of Taste

The ability to perceive and differentiate the flavors of substances, including sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and identify volatile substances through the olfactory system.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, enabling us to discern pitch.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be correctly perceived by sensory systems at least 50% of the time.