Biophysics Basics
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Biophysics that focuses on the study of mechanics in living organisms can be categorized into which of the following?

  • Physiological and Anatomical Biophysics (correct)
  • Electrophysiology
  • Mechanobiology
  • Thermodynamics
  • What type of cells are responsible for converting external stimuli into electrical responses?

  • Muscle cells
  • Electrogenic cells
  • Sensory cells (correct)
  • Electroreceptive cells
  • What is the primary focus of Electrophysiology?

  • The study of mechanobiology
  • The study of nerves and sensory cells (correct)
  • The study of muscles and electrogenic cells
  • The study of thermoregulation in living organisms
  • Which type of cells are found in certain electric fish and are capable of generating strong electric charges?

    <p>Electrogenic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of electroreceptive cells?

    <p>To create nerve impulses in response to electric fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of cell studied in Electrophysiology?

    <p>Stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of electrical aspects of living things?

    <p>Electrophysiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cells are proteins used to absorb light and generate electrical responses?

    <p>Rod cells and cone cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of electric charges in electric fish?

    <p>For hunting and self-defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of mechanics at a cellular and subcellular level?

    <p>Mechanobiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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