What reason can you give for the difference in sensitivity between the fingertip and the back of the neck? Why is one area more sensitive than the other? Does the difference in sensitivity between the fingertip and the back of the neck help our bodies to maintain homeostasis? If so, in what way?

What reason can you give for the difference in sensitivity between the fingertip and the back of the neck? Why is one area more sensitive than the other? Does the difference in sensitivity between the fingertip and the back of the neck help our bodies to maintain homeostasis? If so, in what way?

Essentials Of Human Development

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Chapter14: The Personal Context Of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, And Mental Health Issues

Section14.2: Physical Changes And Health

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