Cells in the nervous system that respond to touch sensation convey touch information from a specific area of skin or from a
A) receptive field.
B) focal point.
C) target area.
D) tactile trigger.

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Cells in the nervous system that respond to touch sensation have a receptive field, which is the specific area of skin or sensory organ that activates that particular cell. The other answer choices are not specific or accurate terms for this concept.

Cells in the Nervous System That Respond to Touch Sensation