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____ is used to measure degree of sensation of skin.
A
Altimeter
B
Ammeter
C
Algesimeter
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dolorimeters apply steady pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation to some area, or move a joint or other body part and determine what level of heat or pressure or electric current or amount of movement produces a sensation of pain. Sometimes the pressure is applied using a blunt object.

Detailed explanation-2: -The eEgg can be considered as an usable device for the measurement of pain that can be employed in further clinical and therapeutic settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -dol in British English (dɒl ) noun. a unit of pain intensity, as measured by dolorimetry. Word origin. C20: by shortening, from Latin dolor pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dolorimetry uses an instrument called a dolorimeter to assess pain threshold and pain tolerance. There are several types of instruments, depending on the type of stimulus it uses. Most dolorimeters apply heat, pressure, or electrical stimulation to parts of your body while you report your pain level.

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