Read the health scenario and identify which influence is affecting their health. Michael's parents both have diabetes, which is a serious disorder that prevents the body from converting food into energy. Michael inherited genes from his parents that put him at risk for developing diabetes. PreviousNext

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Sensory adaptation of cutaneous temperature receptors some types of sensory receptors, like pain receptors, will continue to transduce pain until the stimulus is removed. other sensory receptors may respond with an initial burst in production of action potentials, but will “adapt” and over time action potentials will cease. sensory adaptation occurs, for example, with olfactory receptors for smell. procedure have the subject place one hand in an ice bath while simultaneously placing the other hand in a warm water bath (@40oc). the subject should keep their hands in the designated baths for two minutes. after two minutes, remove both hands and place both hands in a room temperature water bath. record your observations review questions 1. describe how each hand felt after taking them out of the designated water baths and placing them into the room temperature water bath. 2. define sensory adaptation and relate it to what happened to the temperature receptors in the subject’s hands. 3. list and describe sensory receptors that adapt, and sensory receptors that do not.

From the list below, choose all the correct statements about the functions of fat. select all that apply. select all that apply. fat provides flavor and texture to food (think ice cream) and also leaves you satisfied for longer after a meal. fat in the diet allows for the transport of vitamins a, c, and e because they are fat-soluble. lipids are an essential component of cell membranes, act as insulation under the skin, and protect organs from injury. the body can rely on carbohydrate stores during periods of low energy intake. fat is a good source of energy providing 4 kcal/g.