Regarding the skin senses, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The skin is the body's largest sensory organ.
B)All skin receptors respond to more than one type of stimulation.
C)There are close to one-half million receptors for touch and pressure distributed throughout the body.
D)The part of the cerebral cortex that processes information from the skin receptors is called the somatosensory cortex.
E)There are specific receptors in the skin for warmth and cold.

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Not all skin receptors respond to more than one type of stimulation. Some receptors are specialized to respond to specific types of stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, or pain, rather than multiple types.

Regarding the Skin Senses, Which of the Following Statements Is