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Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Question | Answer |
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A nerve reflex is what kind of action? | involuntary. |
Almost every reflex is: | polysynaptic (meaning the signals cross many synapses/synaptic clefts). |
Sensory receptors send information to: | the central nervous system (CNS). |
Three main sensory receptors: | exteroceptors, interoceptors, & proprioceptors. |
Exteroceptors are located: | on the outside of the body. |
Interoceptors are located: | inside the body. |
Proprioceptors are located: | in & around joints & muscles. |