Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Proprioceptors

Anatomy & Physiology

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Proprioceptors

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Multiple Choice

Proprioceptors respond primarily to which type of stimuli?

Chemical changes in the blood

Changes in body position and movement

Light and visual cues

External temperature variations

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Understand the term 'proprioceptors': Proprioceptors are specialized sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints. They provide information about body position, movement, and the state of muscle contraction to the central nervous system.

Analyze the stimuli options provided: The question lists four types of stimuli—chemical changes in the blood, changes in body position and movement, light and visual cues, and external temperature variations.

Eliminate irrelevant options: Proprioceptors are not involved in detecting chemical changes in the blood (this is the role of chemoreceptors), light and visual cues (handled by photoreceptors in the eyes), or external temperature variations (detected by thermoreceptors).

Focus on the correct stimulus: Proprioceptors are specifically designed to respond to changes in body position and movement, as they monitor the stretch and tension in muscles and tendons, as well as joint angles.

Conclude the reasoning: Based on the function of proprioceptors, the correct answer is 'Changes in body position and movement,' as this aligns with their role in maintaining balance, posture, and coordination.