Asked by akhona mbendeni on Jul 22, 2024
Verified
The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called ________.
A) painreceptors
B) internoreceptors
C) visceroreceptors
D) proprioceptors
E) appendoreceptors
Visceroreceptors
Sensory receptors located within internal organs that detect changes and transmit sensory information to the nervous system.
Proprioceptors
Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.
Internoreceptors
Sensory receptors located within the body that detect internal body sensation, such as from the viscera or blood vessels.
- Understand the types and functions of various sensory receptors.
Verified Answer
MG
Milos GrahovacJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The pain from acute appendicitis results from stimulating visceroreceptors, which are sensory receptors located in the visceral organs, such as the appendix. These receptors detect pain and other sensations from internal organs, leading to the characteristic pain of appendicitis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the types and functions of various sensory receptors.