The Part of the Body That Is Least Able to Distinguish

question 101

Multiple Choice

The part of the body that is least able to distinguish a one-point stimulus from a two-point stimulus is the

• A) fingertip.
• B) palm of the hand.
• C) back.
• D) All areas of the body do equally well.

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Definitions:

Rubber Diaphragm

A flexible disc made of rubber or silicone used in devices, such as contraceptive diaphragms or mechanical parts, to create a seal or control flow.

Vial

A small glass bottle with a self-sealing rubber stopper.

Punctured

Having been pierced or perforated, often leading to the escape of contents from something such as a tire or balloon.

Intradermal

Pertaining to the administration of substances directly into the dermis layer of the skin.