Special Senses

question 73

Multiple Choice

Special senses

• A) are widely distributed throughout the body
• B) include touch, pain, and pressure
• C) are also called somatic senses
• D) have receptors that are localized

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Definitions:

Bioprospecting

The process of searching for, collecting, and deriving medicinal or commercial products from biological resources, often involving indigenous knowledge.

Biocolonialism

The exploitation of indigenous knowledge and genetic resources by more technologically advanced societies without just compensation or acknowledgement.

Indigenous Areas

Regions predominantly inhabited or utilized by indigenous peoples, recognized for their cultural, historical, or ecological significance and often associated with specific rights and protections.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often focusing on economic, social, and environmental sustainability.