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Which modality is associated with the perception and appreciation of mechanical stimuli?
Which modality is associated with the perception and appreciation of mechanical stimuli?
- Itch
- Pain
- Temperature
- Discriminative touch (correct)
Which receptors are responsible for conscious proprioception in the body?
Which receptors are responsible for conscious proprioception in the body?
- Pacinian corpuscles
- Golgi tendon-like organs (correct)
- Meissner's corpuscles
- Merkel's discs
What is the function of Ruffini endings in the somatosensory system?
What is the function of Ruffini endings in the somatosensory system?
- Recognize texture
- Detect vibration
- Sense joint position (correct)
- Appreciate mechanical stimuli
Which part of the body involves recognizing stereognosis according to the text?
Which part of the body involves recognizing stereognosis according to the text?
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Which receptor is NOT mentioned as a mechanoreceptor of the skin in the text?
Which receptor is NOT mentioned as a mechanoreceptor of the skin in the text?
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What is the primary function of Merkel's discs in the body?
What is the primary function of Merkel's discs in the body?
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Which type of receptors are responsible for detecting vibration in the body?
Which type of receptors are responsible for detecting vibration in the body?
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Which aspect involves consciously sensing limb position and movement?
Which aspect involves consciously sensing limb position and movement?
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Which receptors mediate the detection of joint position and limb movement in muscles and joints?
Which receptors mediate the detection of joint position and limb movement in muscles and joints?
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