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PSL 431 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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Identify the photoreceptors that mediate color vision, how they detect different
colors, and how they are disrupted to cause color blindness.


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Cones mediate the visual perception of color.

S cones>>>short wavelength>>>>BLUE


M cones>>> medium wavelength>>>> GREEN

L cones>>> long wavelength>>>> RED

Mutation or loss of cone opsins causes color blindness




Discuss how Photopigments are similar to GPCRs, and identify the intracellular
proteins and second messengers of this GPCR-type pathway.

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Have 7- transmembranes


G Proteins: Transducin


Effector Enzyme: PDE
(Phosphodiesterase)

Second Messenger: cGMP




Major components involved in the sensation of pain


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Nociceptors are bare endings of SANs.
In response to noxious stimuli, nociceptors initiate afferent action
potentials in SAN.
Processing by central synapses.
Motor response:
Activation (contraction) of flexor muscles to hurt limb.
Deactivation (relaxation) of the extensor muscles to the limb.




function of RAS in sensation


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responsible for interpretation of pain (awareness, alertness and arousal)

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