We can touch our finger to our nose while our eyes are closed in part because we can sense the position and movement of our joints as well as the length of stretch in our muscles. Thesesensations create awareness of our body's positioning. The following receptors are most likely responsible for this ability.
A) exteroceptors
B) interoceptors
C) proprioceptors
D) nociceptors

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Proprioceptors are specialized receptors located in muscles, joints, and tendons that detect changes in body position and movement. They allow us to sense the position of our limbs and the movement of our joints, even when our eyes are closed. Exteroceptors detect stimuli from outside the body, interoceptors detect stimuli from within the body, and nociceptors detect pain stimuli. While all of these types of receptors have important functions, proprioceptors are most directly related to our ability to sense our body's position and movement.

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