Henry touched a hot plate and immediately moved his finger away from it.
Which best explains the integumentary system’s role in this reaction?
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A. Oil in the skin sensed the temperature difference.
B. Nerve endings in the skin responded to the heat.
C. Some hairs stood up when the fingers touched the plate.
D. His nails absorbed heat and moved his finger away from the plate.
Select your answer:
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A. carbohydrates
B. lipids
C. proteins
D. nucleic acids
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Sensory receptor potentials
A. are action potentials
B. always bring the membrane potential of a receptor cell toward threshold
C. always bring the membrane potential of a receptor cell away from threshold
D. are graded in size, depending on stimulus intensity