Access a Print Copy or Electronic Copy of Your Local

question 13

Essay

Access a print copy or electronic copy of your local newspaper. Find an article about a local event, political issue, or concern and write a letter to the editor expressing your views. Follow the guidelines in the book. Remember to use the "you" style and an appropriate tone.

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Definitions:

Root Hair Plexuses

Nerve fiber networks found in the dermal layer of the skin that allow for the sensation of touch in hair-covered skin.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that detect changes in muscle length, informing the central nervous system to maintain muscle tone and posture.