Regarding the Skin Receptors, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

Regarding the skin receptors, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Your skin could be "mapped" by applying heat, cold, touch, pressure, or pain to points all over your body.
• B)Sensitivity generally matches the number of receptors in a given area of the body.
• C)The forearm and thigh are more sensitive than the face and hands.
• D)The skin sensation a person ultimately feels will depend on one's brain activity.

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