Statement 1: There are more sensory receptors on our fingertips than elbow.

Statement 2: Skin contains different receptors to detect various sensations.

Only statement 1 is correct

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Both the statements are correct

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Only statement 2 is correct

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Both the statements are incorrect

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The correct option is B Both the statements are correct
Skin contains various sensory receptors for detecting different sensations. Example: Thermoreceptors for temperature, Pacinian corpuscles for detecting pressure, tactile receptors respond to touch, while nociceptors for pain. These receptors are not evenly distributed throughout our body. Few parts of our body contain more sensory receptors than the others. Example: Fingertips contain more tactile receptors as compared to the elbow.

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Statement 1: There are more sensory receptors on our fingertips than elbow. Statement 2: Skin contains different receptors to detect various sensations.

Statement 1: There are more sensory receptors on our fingertips than elbow.

Statement 2: Skin contains different receptors to detect various sensations.