ANAT201 SI Exam 4

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What are thermoreceptors?

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Receptors for heat.

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Where is renin found?

Back

In the kidney.

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What describes rods in the eye?

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Rods are responsible for night (scotopic) vision, are monochromatic, cannot distinguish color, and contain Rhodopsin pigment.

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What are chemoreceptors?

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Receptors for chemicals.

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What are proprioceptors?

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Receptors that provide information about body position, located in muscles, joints, and tendons.

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What is the function of thermoreceptors in the human body?

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They detect changes in temperature and help regulate body temperature.

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What role does renin play in the body?

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Renin is an enzyme that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

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How do rods differ from cones in the eye?

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Rods are more sensitive to light and are used for night vision, while cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

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What types of stimuli do chemoreceptors respond to?

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Chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli, such as changes in blood pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen levels.

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What is the significance of proprioceptors in movement?

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Proprioceptors provide the brain with information about body position and movement, allowing for coordination and balance.