Question

Piper touches a block of ice, and she feels that it is very cold. How does she feel the sensation of cold?

A.
The nerves in the finger stop producing action potentials across synapses.
B.
The nerves in the finger detect stimuli and send the message to the brain.
C.
The nerves in the finger signal the arteries to stop circulation to the area.
D.
The nerves in the finger send a reflexive action through the spinal cord.

Answer 1

B.the nerves in the finger detect stimuli and send the message to the brain

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Answer 2

The correct answer is option B

The Piper touches a block of ice and she feels that it is very cold, this sensation is felt as the sensation of cold.

This is because, the nerves in the finger detect stimuli and sends the message to the brain.

The external stimuli is recognized by the nerves present on the finger and then these nerves sends the message to the brain regarding the sensation.

This message is recognized by the brain and detected as cold sensation.