Of the Types of Haptic Receptors Described in Your Text,those

question 47

Multiple Choice

Of the types of haptic receptors described in your text,those that respond to _____ are found throughout the body,not just in the skin.

• A) pain
• B) cold
• C) vibration
• D) steady pressure

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, primarily involved in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Hyperpolarization

A change in a cell's membrane potential that makes it more negative, moving it further from the threshold for electrical activity.

Membrane Potential

The difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses.