Ethnic Population Is Used in the Chapter to Refer to a Category

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ethnic population is used in the chapter to refer to a category of people regarded as socially distinct because they

• A)live in similar neighborhoods and communities.
• B)have physical traits matched with their cultures.
• C)share a history,a way of life,and an identity.
• D)have experienced long term discrimination and mistreatment.

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Sense

Also known as proprioception, it refers to the ability to sense body position, movement, and dynamics of our limbs in space.

Skin Senses

The sensory modalities including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception mediated by the skin's receptors.

Largest Organ

The skin; it serves as the body's outer layer, protecting against external harm and regulating temperature.

Gate-Control Theory of Pain

A theory that suggests pain signals must pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord, which can be closed, thus blocking the pain signal, by factors in the brain or by physical stimulation of the nerves.