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Touch Sensitivity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Touch sensitivity refers to the ability of different parts of our body to detect and respond to tactile stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, and pain. It varies across body regions due to differences in the density and distribution of sensory receptors.

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