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Which of the Following Is Most Deeply Embedded in a Person

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Which of the following is most deeply embedded in a person?


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Skin Senses

The sensory modalities including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception mediated by the skin's receptors.

Largest Organ

The skin; it serves as the body's outer layer, protecting against external harm and regulating temperature.

Gate-Control Theory of Pain

A theory that suggests pain signals must pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord, which can be closed, thus blocking the pain signal, by factors in the brain or by physical stimulation of the nerves.

Kinesthetic Senses

The ability to sense body position, movement, and dynamics of the muscles and joints, contributing to our sense of proprioception.

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