PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chemoreceptors deal with ____
A
smell and taste
B
touch
C
pain
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chemoreceptors are proteins or protein complexes that bind molecules detected at distance and generally at low concentration (olfaction) or molecules detected at proximity and often at higher concentrations (gustation), respectively volatile and not volatile for organisms living in the aerial phase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chemoreception is an important element in the perception and analysis of environmental information. Chemical stimulation provides recognition of taste and food quality, alerts animals to the presence of potential predators or other dangers, and directs social interactions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sensory receptors that detect and respond to light, taste, and smell primarily belong to the G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily.

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