Regarding the Sense of Touch, Which of the Following Statements

question 160

Multiple Choice

Regarding the sense of touch, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If one lost the sense of touch below the neck, he or she would be unable to tell which position his or her body was in without seeing it.
• B)Skin receptors produce at least five different sensations, including light touch, pressure, pain, cold, and warmth.
• C)The skin has more nerve endings for temperature than for touch and pressure or for pain.
• D)Receptors with particular shapes appear to specialize in various sensations.

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Definitions:

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