1.5b How does touch work 8gSE

How do blind people navigate the world?

• Using a white cane

• With the help of a guide dog

• By using assistive technology

• All of the above

Do you think you could feel your name in raised dots using the Braille system shown in the figure?

• Yes, I could feel my name.

• No, I could not feel my name.

How are you able to recognize objects using only your sense of touch by bringing those objects into contact with your skin?

• By using visual cues

• By using auditory signals

• By using tactile perception

• By using olfactory senses

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Why do you think there are so many pain receptors compared to temperature sensors in our skin?

• Pain receptors are more crucial for survival.

• Temperature sensors are more abundant.

• Pain receptors are less sensitive.

• Temperature sensors are more sensitive.

What is the primary purpose of a white cane for visually impaired individuals?

• To assist in reading Braille

• To detect obstacles and navigate safely

• To communicate with others

• To identify colors

Which of the following technologies can help visually impaired people read printed text?

• Screen readers

• Optical character recognition (OCR)

• Voice assistants

• All of the above