The Major Function of a Receptor Is to _____

question 44

Multiple Choice

The major function of a receptor is to _____.  

• A) control the autonomic functions of the body
• B) stabilize the internal environment to achieve homeostasis
• C) produce responses to the various stimuli the body receives
• D) give organisms or cells awareness of and sensitivity to their environment
• E) control the visceral functions of the body

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Definitions:

Process Distribution

Refers to the statistical distribution characteristic of the outcomes of a random process or the variation in a series of processes over time.

Mean

The mean of a collection of numbers, determined by dividing their total sum by the number of elements within the collection.

Statistical Method

A mathematical approach used for analyzing statistical data, often for the purpose of making conclusions from the data.

Hypothesis Test

A statistical procedure that uses data derived from a sample to investigate a hypothesis related to a population's parameter.