Mechanoreceptors are not evenly spaced on your body. What is an advantage of having mechanoreceptors located closer together?
A) allows for less sensitivity to potentially harmful stimuli
B) allows for a greater sensitivity to changes in temperature
C) allows for a greater sensitivity to potentially harmful stimuli
D) allows for less sensitivity to changes in temperature
Answer: C
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