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QuizMultiple Choice

Touch, Taste, and Smell: The Other Senses

Question 9 • Psychology A

Which of the following best describes the human skin’s multiple receptive fields that are found throughout the body?

Answer
A
clusters of sensory receptors in tiny bumps called papillae
B
areas of skin where stimuli must occur to activate receptors
C
sensitive locations in the skin most sensitive to light stimuli
D
sensory fields in the skin that respond to mechanical stimuli

Explanation

A receptive field is the area of skin where a stimulus can activate a particular sensory receptor or sensory neuron. Thus, receptive fields are areas of skin where stimuli must occur to activate receptors; they are not limited to light or mechanical stimuli.

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