Why Will You Have a Greater Reaction to Having Cold

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Multiple Choice

Why will you have a greater reaction to having cold water poured all over your back compared to just a few drops of cold water on your arm?

• A) Cold water on the back will stimulate a heightened response because it is further away from normal core body temperature.
• B) The first example stimulates a larger number of sensory neurons.
• C) More sensory neurons exist in your arms and hands than in your back because the former exchange more with the environment.
• D) Cold water poured down your back will likely initiate a fight or flight response and cause all of your senses to be heightened, therefore all reactions will be greater in that time.

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