Microneurography Can Be Used to Map Sensory Receptive Fields All

question 4

Multiple Choice

Microneurography can be used to map sensory receptive fields all over the body. Specifically, this technique can determine their

• A) relative size.
• B) number of receptors contained therein.
• C) depth (how far under the skin it extends).
• D) number of neighboring receptive fields.
• E) innervation density.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment or study that is affected by changes in the independent variable, and which researchers aim to measure or predict.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Coefficient Of Correlation

A measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, represented as 'r'.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or model, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable(s).