A Patient Is Badly Burned, and Much of the Epidermis

Multiple Choice

A patient is badly burned, and much of the epidermis is destroyed, along with the most superficial layers of the dermis. Which mechanosensory function is most likely to be retained in this patient?

A) The ability to detect slight mechanical indentation of the skin
B) The ability to detect low frequency vibration
C) The ability to detect high frequency vibration
D) None of the above