Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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Chapter 15, Problem 2RQ
__________ receptors are normally inactive, but become active for a short time whenever there is a change in the modality that they monitor.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
Ch. 15 - What do we call the bodys specialized cells that...Ch. 15 - Prob. 2CPCh. 15 - Prob. 3CPCh. 15 - Define adaptation.Ch. 15 - List the major types of general sensory receptors,...Ch. 15 - Identify the three classes of mechanoreceptors.Ch. 15 - What would happen to you if the information from...Ch. 15 - Prob. 8CPCh. 15 - Which spinal tract carries action potentials...Ch. 15 - Prob. 10CP
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