Which of the following statements about proprioception is INCORRECT?

a) Proprioceptive sensations allow us to estimate the weight of certain objects.
b) Proprioceptors are slowly adapting receptors.
c) Proprioceptors are embedded in muscles and tendons
d) Proprioceptive sensations allow us to determine position of body structures relative to each other.
e) Proprioceptive sensations are used to activate the nervous system in response to threatening situations.


e

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