Sensory Neurons That Are Normally Inactive but Can Become Active

question 213

Multiple Choice

Sensory neurons that are normally inactive but can become active for a short time are called ________.

• A)phasic receptors
• B)tonic receptors
• C)myelinated
• D)proprioceptors
• E)nociceptors

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Definitions:

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