Which Type of Receptor Responds to Physical Deformation of Its

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which type of receptor responds to physical deformation of its cell membrane?

• A)chemoreceptors
• B)photoreceptors
• C)thermoreceptors
• D)mechanoreceptors

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Definitions:

Myosin

A type of motor protein found in muscle cells and other cell types, essential for muscle contraction and movement within cells.

Sarcomere

The basic unit of muscle fiber responsible for muscle contraction, consisting of actin and myosin filaments.

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers generate force and shorten or lengthen to produce movement.

Vertebrate Joints

Connective structures between bones in vertebrate animals, facilitating movement and providing mechanical support.