Compare and Contrast Molecular Receptors Expressed on Sensory Neurons

question 26

Multiple Choice

Compare and contrast molecular receptors expressed on sensory neurons. Opioid receptors are most similar to which other type of molecular receptor?

• A) sodium channels in nociceptive neurons
• B) TRP channels in thermosensitive neurons
• C) odorant receptors in olfactory neurons
• D) potassium channels in mechanosensory neurons

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