Which Type of Receptor Can Serve as a Thermoreceptor

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which type of receptor can serve as a thermoreceptor?

• A) Pacinian corpuscles
• B) Meissner's corpuscles
• C) Merkel's disks
• D) free nerve endings

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Definitions:

Cecum

The first section of the large intestine, connected to the ileum and acting as a junction for intestinal contents moving from the small to the large intestine.

Mesentery

A fold of the peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, holding them in place.

Peritoneal Fold

A fold in the lining of the abdominal cavity, which is part of the peritoneum, possibly covering or supporting abdominal organs.

Fluoroscopic Exam

A type of medical imaging test that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, allowing for the real-time movement of internal structures.