Cari has just been tested for skin sensitivity. A pair of divider points were spread apart and touched on various parts of her body. The distance that she could experience two different sensations from the points was as follows: back of calf, 1 inch; back of thigh, 1.25 inches; lower back, 1.44 inches; and middle of back, 1.63 inches. Which part of Cari's body is the MOST sensitive to touch?

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The part of the body that is most sensitive to touch is the one where the smallest distance between two points can be perceived as separate touches. In this case, it's the back of the calf with a distance of 1 inch, indicating the highest sensitivity.

Cari Has Just Been Tested for Skin Sensitivity