Cells in the nervous system that respond to touch sensation convey touch information from a specific area of skin.What is that area called

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The area of skin that a specific group of touch-sensitive cells respond to is called their receptive field. Option A (target area) may not be specific to touch and could refer to any area aimed at in a more general sense. Option B (focal point) is not accurate as it refers to a specific point in space, not an area on the body. Option D (tactile trigger) is not a commonly used term in neuroscience and is not as specific as receptive field.

Cells in the Nervous System That Respond to Touch Sensation