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It is late at night,and you are at the library doing some last-minute studying for your comparative physiology exam.You suddenly feel hungry,and you head to the vending machine to buy a snack.Explain the role of the following sensory structures/organs,and give an example of how/when they will be active during this task.
a.Merkel cell
b.Gustatory receptors (choose one)c.Macula of a utricle
d.Cone photoreceptor


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