Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B
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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