Sensory Receptors and Functions
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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?

  • Gustation
  • Olfactory (correct)
  • Myelin
  • Accommodation
  • 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?

    <p>The bending of light as it passes through substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of afferent neurons?

    <p>Carry sensory information to the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the primary function of nociceptors?

    <p>Detect pain or potentially harmful stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is related to the sense of taste?

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

    What is the purpose of otoliths in the inner ear?

    <p>Assist in the detection of gravity and linear acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of vision, what does 'refraction' refer to?

    <p>The bending of light as it passes through substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron?

    <p>Action potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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