Which of the Following Is Not One of the Functions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the functions of a cutaneous receptor?

• A) maintain the body's sense of balance
• B) determine whether or not the stove is hot
• C) detect when pressure is being applied to the body
• D) sense that the skin is being damaged by frostbite
• E) alert the body if an acidic substance has been applied to the skin

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Definitions:

Receptive Field

A receptive field is the specific region of sensory space (e.g., visual or auditory) in which a stimulus will modify the firing of a particular neuron.

Inhibitory Synapse

A type of synaptic connection that decreases the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Excitatory Synapse

A synapse at which an action in the presynaptic neuron increases the probability of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic cell, typically by releasing neurotransmitters.

Object Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and recognizing objects through visual perception.