Skin Is Very Tough but Extremely Sensitive

question 9

Essay

Skin is very tough but extremely sensitive. Explain how some structures in the skin allow it to withstand a vigorous pinch and tug, while other structures allow it to detect the presence of a mosquito on your arm.

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Definitions:

Wechsler

Refers to a series of standardized tests used to evaluate cognitive and intellectual abilities in adults and children.

Rorschach

A psychological test using inkblots to analyze a person's emotional functioning and personality traits.

Minnesota Multiphasic

Refers to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.