If a construction worker continuously uses a jackhammer without padded gloves, which consequence affecting touch sensation is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Repeated vibration exposure damages Pacinian corpuscles, leading to a decrease in their sensitivity and firing rate; because these receptors are responsible for sensing deep pressure and high-frequency vibration, their reduced activity diminishes touch sensitivity. Therefore, reduced Pacinian corpuscle firing rate is most likely, rather than heightened sensitivity or altered adaptation in other receptor types.

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