The ______ detect painful stimuli in the joint and report the amount of movement in the joint.
A. sensory nerves
B. blood supply
C. synovial membrane
Answer (2)
Sensory nerves are responsible for detecting painful stimuli and reporting joint movement. Nociceptive receptors in these nerves signal pain during injury or inflammation. The synovial membrane and blood supply support joint function but do not detect pain. ;
The correct answer is A. sensory nerves, which are responsible for detecting pain and reporting joint movement. These nerves contain receptors that sense pain and monitor the position of joints. The synovial membrane and blood supply support joint function but do not detect pain directly.
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