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exam lesson name: introduction to human anatomy and
exam number 200/04rr
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question 9 of 20
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1. the mechanoreceptors sensing light touch are concentrated on

a. hairy skin like forearms and legs
b. the scalp
c. hairless skin like lips and fingertips
d. the back of the body
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Explanation:

Mechanoreceptors for light touch (like Meissner's corpuscles) are concentrated in hairless skin areas with high tactile sensitivity, such as lips and fingertips. Hairy skin, scalp, and back have fewer or different mechanoreceptors for light touch.

Answer:

C. hairless skin like lips and fingertips