Across Cultures, a Result of Near-Death Experiences Is _____

question 119

Multiple Choice

Across cultures, a result of near-death experiences is _____.

• A) an increased fear of death
• B) scientific data on what happens to the dead
• C) a loss of the will to live
• D) a sense of hopefulness

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sensation of touch and pressure.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors within the skin that respond to stretch and twisting, contributing to the sense of body position and touch.

Merkel Disks

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch, contributing to the sensation of texture and pressure.

Meissner Corpuscles

Special nerve cells located in the skin that detect sensations of gentle touch.