Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Chapter 13, Problem 22MC
Gustatory epithelial cells are stimulated by
a. movement of otoliths,
b. stretch,
c. substances in solution,
d. photons of light.
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Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 13.1 - What are the three levels of sensory integration?Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 13.1 - Your cortex decodes incoming action potentials...Ch. 13.2 - Your PNS mostly consists of nerves. What else...Ch. 13.2 - Youve cut your finger on a broken beaker in your...Ch. 13.4 - What are tears and what structure secretes them?Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 5CYUCh. 13.4 - Arrange the following in the order that light...Ch. 13.4 - You have been reading this book text for a while...Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 8CYU
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