The somatosensory system is
A) exteroceptive.
B) proprioceptive.
C) interoceptive.
D) all of the above
E) both B and C

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The somatosensory system includes both exteroceptive (sensitive to external stimuli such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain) and proprioceptive (sensitive to body position and movement) sensations, as well as interoceptive (sensitive to internal stimuli such as hunger, thirst, and visceral pain) sensations. Therefore, choice D (all of the above) is the best answer.

The Somatosensory System Is