Microbes Live in Us,on Us and Nearly Everywhere Around Us

question 50

Multiple Choice

Microbes live in us,on us and nearly everywhere around us. Which of the following activities are microbes involved in?

• A)Decomposing dead organisms
• B)Aiding the digestive processes of grazing animals
• C)Capturing energy from the sun
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors in the skin and fascia that detect stretch and twists, contributing to the kinesthetic sense and control of finger position and movement.

Hair Follicle Receptors

Sensory nerve endings around the base of hair follicles that detect touch or movement on the skin's surface.

Tendon Tension

The force exerted by a tendon when it is stretched or pulled, contributing to the movement of bones and muscles.

Cutaneous Pressure

The sensation of mechanical force or pressure against the skin, sensed by mechanoreceptors within the skin's layers.