Multiple Choice
Where are receptors for the general senses primarily located in the human body?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Where are the general senses primarily located in the human body?
A
In the heart and lungs
B
Only in the spinal cord
C
Exclusively in the brain
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In the skin and throughout the body
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Understand that general senses refer to sensations such as touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception, which are not confined to specialized organs.
Recognize that these senses are distributed throughout the body, allowing us to perceive changes in our environment and maintain homeostasis.
Identify that the skin is a major organ for general senses, containing receptors for touch, temperature, and pain.
Acknowledge that proprioception, the sense of body position, involves receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints throughout the body.
Conclude that general senses are not limited to the heart, lungs, spinal cord, or brain, but are widely distributed across the skin and various tissues in the body.
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