Describe the Three Classes of Mechanoreceptors

question 115

Multiple Choice

Describe the three classes of mechanoreceptors.

• A)proprioceptors,which monitor the positions of bones,joints,and muscles; baroreceptors,which detect changes in pressure; and tactile receptors,which respond to the sense of touch
• B)proprioceptors,which respond to the sense of touch; baroreceptors,which detect changes in pressure; and tactile receptors,which monitor the positions of bones,joints,and muscles
• C)proprioceptors,which monitor the positions of bones,joints,and muscles; baroreceptors,which respond to the sense of touch; and tactile receptors,which detect changes in pressure
• D)proprioceptors,which detect changes in pressure; baroreceptors,which monitor the positions of bones,joints,and muscles; and tactile receptors,which respond to the sense of touch
• E)proprioceptors,which respond to the sense of touch; baroreceptors,which monitor the positions of bones,joints,and muscles; and tactile receptors,which detect changes in pressure

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