Which of the Following Requires That an Individual Make Simple

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following requires that an individual make simple perceptual judgments on whether a stimulus is detectable, whether the stimulus is more or less intense than a previous sensation, and in some cases whether the stimulus is painful?

• A) Thermography
• B) Quantitative sensory testing
• C) Doppler ultrasonography
• D) Penile strain gauge

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Definitions:

Midclavicular Line

An imaginary line running vertically down the surface of the body from the midpoint of the clavicle, used as a reference in medical examinations.

Intercostal Space

The anatomical area between two ribs, which contains muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Tympany

A drum-like sound produced during percussion of a body cavity with significant air content, often heard in the abdomen.

Xiphoid Process

The small, cartilaginous projection at the lower end of the sternum, which can become ossified in adults.