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What information would best help you distinguish what type of sensation a sensory neuron transmits?

• the proteins it expresses most abundantly

• the part of the brain it transmits signals to

• the rate of action potential firing

• the amplitude of action potentials

• the diameter of the axon

Which of type of information is NOT communicated by proprioceptors?

• Muscle stretch

• Muscle position

• Muscle contraction

• Limb movement

• Muscle temperature

Which animal became numerous and widespread by using sonar to enable a high level of activity in the dark?

• Dolphins

• Shrews

• Bats

• Whales

• Owls

There is only a single type of pain receptor.

• True

• False

Which cells aid in the operation of the nervous system but are unable to conduct nerve impulses?

• Goblet cells

• Neuroglia

• Neurons

• Intercalated disk