Regarding the sense of touch, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. If one lost the sense of touch below the neck, he or she would be unable to tell which position his or her body was in without seeing it.
b. Skin receptors produce at least five different sensations, including light touch, pressure, pain, cold, and warmth.
c. The skin has more nerve endings for temperature than for touch and pressure or for pain.
d. Receptors with particular shapes appear to specialize in various sensations.
ANSWER: c
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