Question

which of the following best describes the human skins multiple receptive fields that are found throughout the body?
a. clusters of sensory receptors in tiny bumps called papillae
b. areas of skin where stimuli must occur to activate receptors
c. sensitive locations in the skin most sensitive to light stimuli
d. sensory fields in the skin that respond to mechanical stimuli
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Option A: Papillae are related to taste buds (in the tongue) not skin's receptive fields.
• Option B: Receptive fields are not about where stimuli must occur to activate papillae.
• Option C: Receptive fields in skin respond to various stimuli (not just light).
• Option D: Skin's receptive fields (like mechanoreceptors) respond to mechanical stimuli (touch, pressure etc.).

Answer:

D. sensory fields in the skin that respond to mechanical stimuli