Asked by Jacob Thelen on Jul 03, 2024
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Pacinian corpuscles respond to
A) an increase in tendon tension.
B) deep cutaneous pressure and vibration.
C) stretch and tension.
D) temperature and pain.
E) light touch.
Tendon Tension
The force exerted by a tendon when it is stretched or pulled, contributing to the movement of bones and muscles.
Cutaneous Pressure
The sensation of mechanical force or pressure against the skin, sensed by mechanoreceptors within the skin's layers.
Pacinian Corpuscles
Specialized nerve endings in the skin and viscera that detect pressure and vibration, contributing to the sense of touch.
- Acquire knowledge about the operations and qualities of distinct sensory receptors in the human body.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the operations and qualities of distinct sensory receptors in the human body.
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