MATCHING Match the Receptor Below to Its Function

question 155

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match the receptor below to its function.
-Provides continuous information about the stimuli being monitored.

• A)tonic receptor
• B)phasic receptor
• C)specialized receptor ending of afferent neuron
• D)separate cell serving as a receptor

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Definitions:

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A type of cancer that arises from flat cells of the epidermis, often associated with sun exposure, and is characterized by its ability to spread to other parts of the body.

Loose Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that holds organs in place and provides support to other tissues while also allowing the passage of nerves and blood vessels through other tissues.

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis in the skin, containing thin collagen and elastin fibers, which provide nutrients to select layers of the epidermis.