Which of the Following Are Proprioceptors Found in the Articular

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are proprioceptors found in the articular capsules of synovial joints?

• A)Tendon organs
• B)Gamma motor neurons
• C)Muscle spindles
• D)Kinesthetic receptors
• E)Tactile receptors

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Definitions:

Young-Helmholtz Theory

A theory of color vision proposing that the eye contains three types of receptors sensitive to red, green, and blue, which can produce the perception of all colors through their combined activity.

Especially Sensitive

Referring to individuals or systems that react more intensely or quickly to stimuli or changes in the environment than is typical.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory receptors decrease their sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time passes.