The skin has many nerve endings that respond to _____ stimulation and send the neural impulses on toward the _____ cortex.
A)gustatory; olfactory
B)tactile; somatosensory
C)emotional; limbic
D)threshold; chemosensory

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The skin is known to have many nerve endings that can respond to tactile stimulation, which is the sense of touch. These nerve impulses are then sent towards the somatosensory cortex, which processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain. The other choices, such as gustatory (taste), olfactory (smell), emotional, and chemosensory do not relate directly to the skin and its nerve endings.

The Skin Has Many Nerve Endings That Respond to _____