We can touch our finger to our nose while our eyes are closed in part because we can sense the position and movement of our joints as well as the length of stretch in our muscles. These sensations create awareness of our body's positioning. The following receptors are most likely responsible for this ability. a. nociceptors b. exteroceptors c. interoceptors d. proprioceptors e. tactile discs

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Kevin Larson

7 September, 17:33

We can touch our finger to our nose while our eyes are closed in part because we can sense the position and movement of our joints as well as the length of stretch in our muscles. These sensations create awareness of our body's positioning. The following receptors are most likely responsible for this ability. a. nociceptors b. exteroceptors c. interoceptors d. proprioceptors e. tactile discs

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Rocco Arroyo · Answer 1

Propioceptors

Explanation:

Receptors usually respond to its corresponding stimuli. The stimuli can be inside the body or outside the body.

Exteroceptors is a type of receptor that senses stimuli originating from outside the body. This may include touch, vibration or sound.

However, Propioceptors are responsible for sensing muscle movement and change in position.

Therefore it gives us the ability to touch our fingers to our nose while the eyes are closed because we can sense the position and movement of our joint as well as the stretch in our muscles. These creates awareness of our body positioning.