What is the benefit of phasic receptors for non-harmful stimulus such as pressure and tonic receptors for harmful stimulus such as pain?

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

What does the term fiend not mean as it is used in the passage? a) beast b) brute c) fanatic d) savage

What can the reader infer about the fears and values of the ancient greeks based on this description of the cyclops’s island?