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The Brain and Spinal Cord — Unit test

Question 7 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which stimulus would generate a response from the somatosensory system?

Answer
A
hearing a baby’s cry
B
smelling a skunk
C
tasting a sour apple
D
touching a hot pan

Explanation

The somatosensory system processes sensations from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain. Touching a hot pan stimulates temperature and pain receptors in the skin, so it generates a somatosensory response. Hearing, smelling, and tasting are handled by other sensory systems.

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