The stimulation of a particular patch of a cat's pelt causes the contraction of the underlying muscle. If stimulation of that area causes the muscle to contract constantly until the stimulus is removed, this response is mediated by _______ receptors.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tonic receptors respond to a stimulus with a constant rate of firing as long as the stimulus is present, leading to a sustained response such as continuous muscle contraction.

The Stimulation of a Particular Patch of a Cat's Pelt