The Minimum Intensity of Physical Stimulation Required to Produce Any

question 109

Multiple Choice

The minimum intensity of physical stimulation required to produce any sensation at all in a person is the _______.

• A)absolute threshold
• B)difference threshold
• C)minimum threshold
• D)noticeable threshold

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Definitions:

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of the body or organ, opposite of ventral, which is the front side.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or to a central point; often used to describe locations on the body.

Caudal

Pertaining to the tail or the posterior part of the body, typically used in reference to the anatomical direction away from the head.

Sagittal

Refers to a plane or section that divides the body into right and left portions.