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The simplistic/most common sensory nerve endings are... |
Free nerve ebdings |
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A ringing in the ears is called... |
Tinnitus |
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The attenuation reflex.. |
Prevents damage to delicate ear structures. |
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Mechanoreceptors respond to... |
Compression of receptors |
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Slowly adapting proprioceptors are known as.. |
Tonic receptors |
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The transparent mucous membrane that covers the anterior white surface of the eye is the... |
Bulbar conjunctiva. |
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The most sensitive taste buds are found in _____ papillae. |
Foliate |
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Palpebrae = |
Eyelids |
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Pinkeye is an inflammation of the.. |
Conjuntiva |
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Changes in blood concentration of glucose, oxygen and hydrogen are detected by... |
Chemoreceptors |
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Taste buds are not associated with _____ papillae. |
Filiform |
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The area of greatest visual acuity is the... |
Fovea centralis |
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When rhodopsin is exposed to light... |
Retinal separates from opsin. |
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Children have shorter ____'s which can become blocked. |
Eustachian tube |
