Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
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Chapter 18, Problem 8RC
Summary Introduction
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The type of information provided by sensory coding regarding the stimulus.
Introduction:
Receptors detect sensory information like touch and transmit to the spinal cord or brainstem. This information is then sent to specific areas of the brain so that it can be interpreted. This transmission of information depends upon (1) location of sensory information and (2) the characteristic of the stimulus, which was detected.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
Ch. 18 - Using the diagram, fill in the blanks below with...Ch. 18 - 2. A receptor that is especially common in the...Ch. 18 - Fine touch and pressure receptors provide detailed...Ch. 18 - Receptors in the saccule and utricle provide...Ch. 18 - 5. Deep to the subcutaneous layer, the eyelids are...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 18 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 18 - Mechanoreceptors that detect pressure changes in...Ch. 18 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 18 - Auditory information about the frequency and...
Ch. 18 - Fill in the blanks below with the proper...Ch. 18 - Prob. 1RCCh. 18 - Prob. 2RCCh. 18 - 3. A person salivates when anticipating eating a...Ch. 18 - Prob. 4RCCh. 18 - 5. What could stimulate the release of an...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6RCCh. 18 - Prob. 7RCCh. 18 - Prob. 8RCCh. 18 - Prob. 9RCCh. 18 - Prob. 10RCCh. 18 - 1. Beth has surgery to remove some polyps...Ch. 18 - 2. Jared is 10 months old, and his pediatrician...Ch. 18 - Prob. 3CT
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