The Element of the Communications Process That Closes the Loop

question 41

Multiple Choice

The element of the communications process that closes the loop in the communications flow and allows the sender to monitor how a message is being received and interpreted is:

• A)encoding
• B)decoding
• C)feedback
• D)reception
• E)response

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Definitions:

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that detect changes in muscle length, informing the central nervous system to maintain muscle tone and posture.

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall and contains the lungs and heart.