In the Context of the Skin Senses,which of the Following

question 166

Multiple Choice

In the context of the skin senses,which of the following is true of pain receptors?

• A)They are present only in the skin.
• B)They differ anatomically for different physical stimuli.
• C)They respond not only to physical stimuli,but also to chemical stimuli.
• D)They have a lower threshold for firing than receptors for temperature and touch.

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Definitions:

Organs

Structures made of different tissues that perform specific functions within an organism.

Connective Tissue

A type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or affect the organism's health.

Daughter Cells

The cells that result from the division of a single parent cell through processes such as mitosis or meiosis.