Justin, Sophie, and Lindsey are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing a scenario where a person accidentally touches a hot stove and immediately pulls their hand away. They are trying to understand the role of ‘nociceptors’ in this scenario. Can you help them understand the function of nociceptors in the perception of pain?
A. Is it to interpret pain signals?
B. Or to send signals to the brain?
C. Maybe to regulate neurotransmitters?
D. Or to convert stimuli into electrical signals?
Select your answer:
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Food and Health & Bones and Muscles › ViewWe must drink ____ to ____ glasses of water daily.
A. 20 to 30
B. 1 to 2
C. 6 to 8
D. 200-300
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The substance that crosses the gap between a neuron and a muscle fiber is the
A. Neurotransmitter
B. neuron
C. Fascicles
D. Phosphorylation