Temperature Can Affect Phenotype

question 82

True/False

Temperature can affect phenotype.

Recognize individuality and self-identity in healthcare contexts.

Acknowledge the role of education and information in modern nursing practice.

Understand the concept of family and community as systems in healthcare.

Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in healthcare.

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Definitions:

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons that sense the position and movement of the body parts.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sensation of touch and pressure.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors within the skin that respond to stretch and twisting, contributing to the sense of body position and touch.

Merkel Disks

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch, contributing to the sensation of texture and pressure.