Physiology If a single spinal nerve is cut, the area of tactile loss is always greater than the area of loss of painful sensation, because A Tactile information is carried by myelinated fast conduction fiber B Tactile receptors adapt quickly C Degree of overlap of fibers carrying tactile sensation is much less D In the primary sensory cortex tactile sensation is represented on a larger area 💡 Explanation If a single spinal nerve is cut, the area of tactile loss is always greater than the area of loss of painful sensation, because ✓ Correct Answer: C. Degree of overlap of fibers carrying tactile sensation is much less