Question on: JAMB Biology - 2015
Which of these is not detected by the nerve endings of the skin?
A
cold
B
pain
C
pressure
D
weakness
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Correct Option: D
The nerve endings in the skin are responsible for detecting various sensations, including:
- Cold: Specialized receptors detect low temperatures.
- Pain: Pain receptors (nociceptors) detect potentially harmful stimuli.
- Pressure: Mechanoreceptors detect pressure and touch.
Weakness, however, is not a sensation directly detected by the nerve endings in the skin. Weakness is generally a feeling associated with the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, rather than the skin itself.
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