The Presence of a Y Chromosome Appears to Be Necessary

question 57

True/False

The presence of a Y chromosome appears to be necessary for life.

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Definitions:

Light Touch

is a sensory perception triggered by a stimulus that lightly contacts the skin, allowing for the detection of texture, pressure, and vibration.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Pressure sensors in the skin and viscera, detecting mechanical changes and vibrations.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch and sound.

Hair Follicle Receptors

Sensory nerve fibers that surround each hair follicle and are sensitive to the movement of the hair, providing tactile feedback.