Which of the Following Is (Are) True Regarding the Skin

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is (are) true regarding the skin senses?

• A) Some receptors respond to more than one type of stimulation
• B) Each receptor responds to only one type of stimulation
• C) There are individual "hot" receptors on the skin
• D) Both a and b are true

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

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Arousal Theory

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