Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Cutaneous

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the cutaneous senses? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Most of the receptors are in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
• B)The more receptors per square inch,the more sensitive the skin is.
• C)Free nerve endings are only for pain.
• D)Receptors for pressure and itch are encapsulated nerve endings.
• E)These senses provide information about the external environment.
• F)Receptors are most numerous in the skin of the palms and soles.

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Definitions:

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, leading to symptoms such as itching, burning, and unusual discharge in affected individuals.

Genital Warts

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), resulting in fleshy growths on the genitals.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A group of viruses that can cause genital warts and are associated with the development of various cancers, particularly cervical cancer.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix - the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.