Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Somesthetic System

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the somesthetic system?

• A) The distribution of touch receptors varies throughout the body.
• B) Because of aging of the skin, it takes less pressure with age to feel touch on the skin.
• C) All people experience a decrease in their tolerance for pain as they age.
• D) The somesthetic system is designed to respond to the forces of gravity as they act on the head.

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Hydroxide Ions

Negatively charged ions (OH-) that consist of oxygen and hydrogen, crucial for various chemical reactions, including those determining acidity or basicity (pH).

Neutral pH

A pH value of 7, indicating a balance between acidity and alkalinity in a solution, considered neither acidic nor basic.

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

Organic Molecule

Molecule that always contains carbon and hydrogen, and often contains oxygen as well; organic molecules are associated