Question

Read the following statements and choose the incorrect one.

• A. Vestibular apparatus is responsible for maintenance of balance of body and posture.
• B. Cornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the most sensitive portion of the eye.
• C. Light includes dissociation of retinal from opsin resulting in changes in the structure of opsin.
• D. Nociceptors do not produce graded potentials and respond to changes in pressure.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Nociceptors do not produce graded potentials and respond to changes in pressure.

Nocireceptors respond to changes from damaged tissue or the threat of damage and also respond indirectly to chemicals released from the damaged tissue.