Questions: Pain that originates in an internal organ is experienced as coming from a more superficial place of the body, particularly the skin, this phenomenon is known as - proprioceptors - referred pain - tactile corpuscles - kinesthesia

Pain that originates in an internal organ is experienced as coming from a more superficial place of the body, particularly the skin, this phenomenon is known as 
- proprioceptors
- referred pain
- tactile corpuscles
- kinesthesia
Transcript text: 49 1 point Pain that originates in an internal organ is experienced as coming from a more superficial place of the body, particulary the skin, this phenomenon is known as $\qquad$ proprioceptors referred pain tactile corpuscles kinesthesia 50 1 point
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The answer is the second one (or B): referred pain.

Explanation for each option:

  • Proprioceptors: These are sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement. They are not related to the phenomenon described in the question.
  • Referred pain: This is the correct answer. Referred pain occurs when pain originating in an internal organ is perceived as coming from a different, more superficial location on the body, such as the skin.
  • Tactile corpuscles: These are sensory receptors in the skin responsible for detecting light touch and texture. They do not explain the phenomenon of pain being felt in a different location.
  • Kinesthesia: This refers to the sense of movement and position of body parts. It is not related to the phenomenon of pain perception described in the question.

Summary: The phenomenon where pain originating in an internal organ is experienced as coming from a more superficial place of the body, particularly the skin, is known as referred pain.

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