Which of the Following Is True of the Sense of Touch

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the sense of touch?

• A)Our sensitivity to touch is equally good across all areas of the skin.
• B)The brain devotes more space to analyzing touch signals coming from the legs than from the hands.
• C)In touch we detect mechanical energy, or pressure against the skin.
• D)Human toolmakers need much less touch discrimination in their hands.

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Definitions:

Price Takers

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Competitive Market

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Market Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the quantity of a good that producers are willing and able to sell at various prices within a specific time period.

Perfectly Elastic

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