Which of the following is not one of the functions of a cutaneous receptor?
A) maintain the body's sense of balance
B) determine whether or not the stove is hot
C) detect when pressure is being applied to the body
D) sense that the skin is becoming cold enough to lead towards frostbite
E) alert the body if an acidic substance has been applied to the skin

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Cutaneous receptors are responsible for detecting various stimuli on the skin such as pressure, temperature, pain, and touch. Maintaining the body's sense of balance is not a function of cutaneous receptors, which is instead associated with the vestibular system in the inner ear.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Functions