Cells That Are Triggered by Light, Vibrations, Sounds, Touch, or Chemical

question 172

Multiple Choice

Cells that are triggered by light, vibrations, sounds, touch, or chemical substances are called __________

• A) ganglion cells.
• B) bipolar cells.
• C) ossicles.
• D) sensory receptors.

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Definitions:

Nerves

Nerves are bundles of axons in the peripheral nervous system that transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Blood Vessels

Vessels within the body responsible for the flow of blood, encompassing veins, arteries, and capillaries.

Sphenoid Bone

A complex, butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, key in forming the base of the cranial cavity and the sides of the skull.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain responsible for regulating critical body functions and hormones.