The Stimulation of a Particular Patch of a Cat's Pelt

question 116

Multiple Choice

The stimulation of a particular patch of a cat's pelt causes the contraction of the underlying muscle. If stimulation of that area causes the muscle to contract constantly until the stimulus is removed, this response is mediated by _______ receptors.

• A) photic
• B) phasic
• C) tonic
• D) clonic

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