-What Is the Function of the Sensory Receptor of the Skin

question 109

Short Answer

-What is the function of the sensory receptor of the skin labeled "C"?
A) Detects deep pressure, vibration, and proprioception
B) Responds to painful stimuli
C) Responds to light touch and superficial pressure
D) Detects touch, involved in 2-point discrimination
E) Detects continuous touch or pressure

• A) Detects deep pressure, vibration, and proprioception
• B) Responds to painful stimuli
• C) Responds to light touch and superficial pressure
• D) Detects touch, involved in 2-point discrimination
• E) Detects continuous touch or pressure

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Definitions:

External Acoustic Meatus

The external opening of the ear canal, which runs from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Auricle

The outer, visible part of the ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Hearing

the sense through which sound is perceived, involving the detection of vibrations and their translation by the brain into auditory experiences.

Meniere's Disease

An ailment affecting the inner ear that leads to intense vertigo, tinnitus (ear ringing), diminished hearing capacity, and a sensation of pressure or blockage in the ear.