What term is used to describe the sense, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body (especially its limbs) independent of vision?

A) Stereognosis
B) Visceral
C) Proprioception
D) Sensory perception


Ans: C
Proprioception describes the sense, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body (especially its limbs) independent of vision. Stereognosis is the perception of the solidity, size, shape, and texture of body parts. Visceral refers to inner organs and reception. Sensory perception is the conscious process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting data from the senses into meaningful information.

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