Cells in the Nervous System That Report Touch Show All

question 238

Multiple Choice

Cells in the nervous system that report touch show all of the following EXCEPT

• A) localization for areas of the skin.
• B) unlimited life span.
• C) center-surround receptive fields.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

1 Million

A numerical value representing one thousand thousands, often used to quantify a large quantity or scale.

Counterirritation

A method for managing pain or discomfort by intentionally inducing a second, less severe pain or irritation, to distract from the original pain.

Chronic Pain

A persistent pain that continues for weeks, months, or even years beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition.

Gate Control Theory

The proposal that pain sensations must pass through a neural “gate” in order to reach the brain and can be blocked at that gate by neurons that inhibit signals from the nociceptors.