Question

Animals have tactile sensors located at different parts of their bodies. For example, cats have sensitivity in their _____.

A.fur
B.paws
C.whiskers
D.gums

Answer 1

C is the correct answer. Cats’ whiskers are touch receptors which help them sense things in the world through touch (tactile sensors). Therefore, trimming cats’ whiskers can be dangerous for the cat as it removes some of their senses until the whiskers grow back.