The Minimum Intensity of a Physical Stimulus That Can Just

question 14

Multiple Choice

The minimum intensity of a physical stimulus that can just be detected by an observer is called

• A)the absolute threshold.
• B)the difference threshold.
• C)the just noticeable difference.

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Definitions:

Glans Penis

The bulbous tip at the end of the penis, highly sensitive to stimulation.

Skin

A body covering that acts as a primary barrier against external pathogens and helps in thermoregulation and sensation.

Seminiferous Tubules

Narrow, coiled tubules within the testes where spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, occurs.

Testosterone

A hormone produced by the testes that maintains the male reproductive structures and male characteristics such as deep voice, body hair, and muscle mass.