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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? (Concept 49.1E-Book) [Hint] hair cells electromagnetic receptors chemoreceptors muscle spindles nociceptors

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Answer: I believe the Lateral Lines are made of mechanoreceptors called neuromasts....

I know that hair cells, like the ones inside a human ear, are used as well.

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