Which Type of Receptor Is Involved in Rapid Responses of Muscle

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Multiple Choice

Which type of receptor is involved in rapid responses of muscle cells and neurons?

• A)G protein-coupled receptor
• B)receptor kinase
• C)ligand-gated ion channel
• D)intracellular receptor

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, playing a key role in hearing.

Stapes

A small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

Convergent Evolution

The phenomenon where unrelated species develop comparable characteristics independently due to the necessity of adapting to analogous environments or ecological roles.

Homoplasious Trait

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