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Which one of these is the function of a nociceptor?
Which one of these is the function of a nociceptor?
- It detects sweet tastes.
- It helps maintain static equilibrium.
- It detects pain or potentially harmful stimuli. (correct)
- It transmits motor commands.
Which one of these terms is related to the sense of smell?
Which one of these terms is related to the sense of smell?
- Gustation
- Olfactory (correct)
- Myelin
- Accommodation
What is the purpose of the otoliths in the inner ear?
What is the purpose of the otoliths in the inner ear?
- They assist in the detection of gravity and linear acceleration. (correct)
- They detect pain.
- They help with vision.
- They aid in hearing.
In the context of vision, what does 'refraction' refer to?
In the context of vision, what does 'refraction' refer to?
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What is the primary function of afferent neurons?
What is the primary function of afferent neurons?
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Which one of these is the primary function of nociceptors?
Which one of these is the primary function of nociceptors?
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Which term is related to the sense of taste?
Which term is related to the sense of taste?
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What is the purpose of otoliths in the inner ear?
What is the purpose of otoliths in the inner ear?
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In the context of vision, what does 'refraction' refer to?
In the context of vision, what does 'refraction' refer to?
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What is the term for the electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron?
What is the term for the electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron?
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