General Sense Organs Tend to Be More Localized Than Special

Question

General sense organs tend to be more localized than special sense organs.

Accepted Answer

Special sense organs, such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin, are highly localized and specialized for specific types of sensory input (vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch), whereas general sense organs are distributed more diffusely throughout the body and include receptors for pain, temperature, and proprioception.