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← Human Body & HealthWhich outcome occurs when thermoreceptors suppress mechanoreceptor signals?
A)Reduced sensitivity to light pressure✓
B)Increased threshold for prickling pain
C)Diminished vibration detection threshold
D)Enhanced proprioceptive orientation accuracy
💡 Explanation
Reduced light pressure sensitivity occurs because thermoreceptor-induced inhibition decreases the summation of action potential frequencies from cutaneous mechanoreceptors; therefore light touch becomes harder to sense, rather than directly affecting proprioception or pain thresholds.
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