Touch receptors are more numerous in the:
Correct answer: A. Finger tips
- A. Finger tips
- B. Skin of the neck
- C. Skin of the abdomen
- D. Evenly distributed throughout the body
Explanation
Touch receptors are concentrated where fine tactile discrimination is most useful, especially the fingertips. The neck and abdomen have fewer receptors, so touch sensitivity is lower there.
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