The detection of vibrations of the ground by terrestrial vertebrates is probably achieved by receptors in the:
Correct answer: C. Joints
- A. Brain
- B. Spinal cord
- C. Joints
- D. Skin
Explanation
Vibrations from the ground can stimulate mechanoreceptors associated with joints, which detect mechanical movement and vibration. The brain and spinal cord process sensory information but do not serve as the primary receptors.
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