Question

Somatic sensations originate from receptors that are located in __________ of the body, and the special senses originate from receptors that are located in __________ of the body.

Answer 1

Many areas; particular regions

Explanation: Somatic sensations are a variety of sensations felt around the body such as the skin. The somatic sensations includes temperature (high and low), pain, itching, discriminative touches etc.

Receptors are protein bodies that are located within particular cells which help to detect chemical changes within and on the surface of the body such as the skin surface.