Question

A fish detects vibrations in the water around it by means of its lateral lines, rows of sensory receptors along each side of the body. Based on what you know about sensory receptors, the lateral line receptors are probably which of the following?

a. mechanoreceptors
b. electromagnetic receptors
c. chemoreceptors
d. osmoreceptors
e. nociceptors

Answer 1

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Because mechanoreceptors are responsible for detecting mechanical distortion