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Receptors in the muscles tendons and joints that inform the brain of the position and movements of the body parts are functionally known as?
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proprioreceptors
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The receptors lying in joint and muscles are?
receptors lying in joint and muscles
What receptors in the ear detect changes in body position?
Proprioceptors in joints, tendons, etc. send signals to the cerebellum where the information is processed at a subconscious level. Signals also go to the cerebral cortex for processing at a conscious level
How do muscles contract and relax?
muscles contract and relax by bring about movements.
What do most involuntary muscles form?
involantary muscles form movements like cardaic muscles do
What are the two movements the muscles can do?
extension, contraction
What is the function of kinesthetic receptors?
The receptors for kinesthesis are nerve endings found in the parts of the body.
What do voluntary muscles do in the body?
Voluntary muscles help you to perform voluntary movements.
What muscle control voluntary movements?
Your Skeletal Muscles
Why muscles are able to contract and relax to bring movements?
Muscles contain certain proteins called contractile proteins which enable it to contract and relax to bring about movements.
What happens when acetylcholine receptors are blocked?
There are several compounds and drugs that may block acetylcholine receptors. They are collectively known as cholinergic antagonists.
Does the arector pili muscles receive direct parasympathetic innervation?
Arector pili muscles get innervation from sympathetic out flow. But the neurotransmitter is acetylcholine. So functionally the nerve supply is parasympathetic.
What are the complex muscle movements?
Complex muscle movements is the ability for the muscles to move to the desired directions.
