Which of the Following Structures Does Not Send Input to the Dorsal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures does not send input to the dorsal respiratory group?

• A)Central chemoreceptors
• B)Stretch receptors
• C)Peripheral chemoreceptors
• D)Irritant receptors
• E)All of these structures send input to the dorsal respiratory group.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Structures that function as cell junctions, providing adhesion and mechanical strength to tissues by linking adjacent cells together.

Stratum Spinosum

Layer of many-sided cells in the epidermis with intercellular connections (desmosomes) that give the cells a spiny appearance.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, composed of dead keratinocytes, that serves as the primary barrier against environmental elements.

Melanin

is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, determining skin and hair color and providing protection against UV radiation.