10. Receptive Fields & Two-Point Discrimination

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What is a receptive field?

Area/region receptor monitors

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How does the size of a receptive field affect the sensitivity of a receptor?

Size determines sensitivity

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What size receptive field makes an area more sensitive?

Small field

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What size receptive field makes an area less sensitive?

Large field

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What clinical test is used to determine the size of receptive fields on the skin?

Two-point discrimination test