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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2008

After the mouth is closed and teeth are clenched the mouth begins to open reflectory. This reflex is initiated by the following receptors:

Answer options

  1. Gustatory receptors
  2. Proprioceptors of muscles that lift the lower jaw
  3. Periodont receptors
  4. Proprioceptors of muscles that let down the lower jaw
  5. Mechanoreceptors of oral cavity mucous membrane
Correct answer

Periodont receptors

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