Asked by
Gessell Rodriguez
on Oct 27, 2024
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The nurse checks a patient's pupils using a penlight.Which receptors is the nurse stimulating?
A) Chemoreceptors
B) Photoreceptors
C) Proprioceptors
D) Mechanoreceptors
Photoreceptors
Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling vision.
Penlight
A small, portable flashlight often used by healthcare professionals to examine the throat or eyes of a patient.
- Implement insights into the structure and function of sensory systems for patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement insights into the structure and function of sensory systems for patient care.