PHYSIOLOGY
MUSCLE RECEPTORS
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Question
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Some afferent fibers can act as Exteroreceptors
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Exteroceptors are the afferent nerve endings that sense stimuli originating from outside of the body, such as pain, touch, vibration, temperature, and sound. One type of exteroceptors are known as mechanoreceptors, which are receptors that respond to external mechanical stimuli such as touch, pressure, and vibration.
Detailed explanation-2: -What are Exteroceptors? Exteroceptors are the sensory receptors that detect stimuli originating from the outside of the body. They are specialized to monitor the external environment of the body. Structurally, they are the afferent nerve endings (axons of sensory neurons).
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