As ____________ increases,the two-point threshold decreases.

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The two-point threshold is the minimum distance at which two points of contact with the skin can be perceived as distinct. As the receptor density (number of receptors per unit area) increases, the two-point threshold decreases. This means that a person can distinguish between two points that are closer together, indicating a higher resolution of touch sensitivity. Increased receptor number (A) or sensitivity (C) may also potentially improve touch sensitivity, but neither is directly related to the specific concept of two-point threshold. Receptor sensation (D) is not a valid term in the context of sensory physiology.

As ____________ Increases,the Two-Point Threshold Decreases