Sense of Touch

The video explains the sense of touch, highlighting the skin as the organ responsible for this sense. It details how sensory neurons in the skin communicate with the brain to detect sensations like touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. The video emphasizes the high sensitivity to pain due to a higher concentration of pain-detecting neurons, especially in areas like the hands.

What is the organ responsible for your sense of touch?

How do neurons communicate with the brain regarding sensations?

What are the four different types of sensations that neurons can detect?

Why are you more sensitive to pain compared to other sensations?

What areas of the body have a higher concentration of pain-detecting neurons?