Which One of the Following Types of Receptors Are Most

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following types of receptors are most likely to be classified as "silent" receptors?

• A) pain receptors
• B) receptors in skin for light touch
• C) joint receptors
• D) chemoreceptors
• E) thermoreceptors

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Definitions:

Phantom Limb Pain

Painful sensations perceived in a limb that has been amputated or is missing.

Amitriptyline

A tricyclic antidepressant medication used to treat depression, and sometimes chronic pain and certain other conditions.

Osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that typically starts in the long bones of the arms or legs, but can occur in any bone.

Brain Tumors

Abnormal growths of cells in the brain, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).