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Sensory receptors use energy from the environment to trigger electrochemical signals that can be transmitted to the brain. This is an example of
Sensory receptors use energy from the environment to trigger electrochemical signals that can be transmitted to the brain. This is an example of
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Taste receptors are modified (blank).
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Taste receptors are modified (blank).
All of the following are sensory modalities EXCEPT
All of the following are sensory modalities EXCEPT
When you bang your eye, it still produces perceptions of light. This is an example of
When you bang your eye, it still produces perceptions of light. This is an example of
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Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of taste structure?
Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of taste structure?
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What are the five taste classes?
What are the five taste classes?
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The taste cells of Salty and Sour use which neurotransmitter as their main release transmitter?
The taste cells of Salty and Sour use which neurotransmitter as their main release transmitter?
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The taste cells of sweet, umami, and bitter use which neurotransmitter as their main release transmitter?
The taste cells of sweet, umami, and bitter use which neurotransmitter as their main release transmitter?
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One taste bud contains about how many receptor cells?
One taste bud contains about how many receptor cells?
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The microvilli in the taste pore on the surface of the tongue is considered which region of the taste cell?
The microvilli in the taste pore on the surface of the tongue is considered which region of the taste cell?
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Which of the following are the types of cells found on a taste bud?
Which of the following are the types of cells found on a taste bud?
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Olfactory receptor cells are a main cell type found within the main olfactory epithelium. This cell type is responsible for
Olfactory receptor cells are a main cell type found within the main olfactory epithelium. This cell type is responsible for
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Bitter, sweet, and umami are unique in that they
Bitter, sweet, and umami are unique in that they
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The Na+ channel in salt is called
The Na+ channel in salt is called
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In neurons, gradient is (blank) and voltage shifts conductance. In taste receptors, conductance is constant while the gradient (blank) flux.
In neurons, gradient is (blank) and voltage shifts conductance. In taste receptors, conductance is constant while the gradient (blank) flux.
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In sour taste cells, the target of H+ is
In sour taste cells, the target of H+ is
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Aside from H+ gating TRPP3 channels, H+ also negatively gates a
Aside from H+ gating TRPP3 channels, H+ also negatively gates a
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TRPP3 is always open waiting for gradient.
TRPP3 is always open waiting for gradient.
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Cells within a group may express multiple receptor sub-types, but do not cross class.
Cells within a group may express multiple receptor sub-types, but do not cross class.
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Which statement is correct?
Which statement is correct?
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Olfactory bulb is part of the
Olfactory bulb is part of the
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In taste cells, specifically sour, protons (blank) Na+ channels, and (blank) K+ channels.
In taste cells, specifically sour, protons (blank) Na+ channels, and (blank) K+ channels.
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Each taste receptor cell only expresses how many types of taste sensitivity?
Each taste receptor cell only expresses how many types of taste sensitivity?
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What is common among the sweet, umami, and bitter pathways?
What is common among the sweet, umami, and bitter pathways?
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Which statement about depolarizing the GPCR pathway in taste cells is true?
Which statement about depolarizing the GPCR pathway in taste cells is true?
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Glutamatergic synapse at which region with of the olfactory bulb, which is part of the brain, is associated with mitral cells
Glutamatergic synapse at which region with of the olfactory bulb, which is part of the brain, is associated with mitral cells
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Support cells make mucus. 20-50 uM thick, constantly moving, replaced every 10 minutes. They contain
Support cells make mucus. 20-50 uM thick, constantly moving, replaced every 10 minutes. They contain
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According to the olfactory system, sensory cells with like receptors converge on which type of cells
According to the olfactory system, sensory cells with like receptors converge on which type of cells
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The oculomotor nerve does what?
The oculomotor nerve does what?
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What is the range of the visual spectrum in wavelength (nm)?
What is the range of the visual spectrum in wavelength (nm)?
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Where does the most focusing of the optics reside?
Where does the most focusing of the optics reside?
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What is the correct process of pupillary light reflex?
What is the correct process of pupillary light reflex?
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Photon absorption (blank) photoreceptors.
Photon absorption (blank) photoreceptors.
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In most G-protein systems, receptor activation increases second messenger to positively regulate activity.
In photoreceptor...
In most G-protein systems, receptor activation increases second messenger to positively regulate activity.
In photoreceptor...
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