A Receptor That Contains Many Mechanically-Gated Ion Channels Would Function

question 86

Multiple Choice

A receptor that contains many mechanically-gated ion channels would function best as a

• A)tactile receptor.
• B)chemoreceptor.
• C)nociceptor.
• D)thermoreceptor.
• E)light receptor.

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Definitions:

Recognize Melodies

The cognitive process of identifying and understanding musical tunes, which is often linked to the brain's auditory cortex and memory systems.

A1 Area

The primary auditory cortex located in the temporal lobe of the brain, responsible for processing sounds and auditory information.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes auditory information, located in the temporal lobes.

Simple Tones

Pure sounds that consist of a single frequency, unlike complex sounds that contain multiple frequencies.