Asked by Ayesha Haniff on Jun 10, 2024
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The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the skin. What structure does "A" represent?
A) Meissner corpuscles
B) Free nerve endings
C) Ruffini end organ
D) Pacinian corpuscle
E) Merkel disks
Sensory Receptors
Specialized cells or structures in organisms that respond to external stimuli and send signals to the nervous system.
Meissner Corpuscles
Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to touch and vibration, especially in hairless areas.
Merkel Disks
A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin, which responds to light touch.
- Detail the functions that sensory receptors in the skin perform.
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MN
Learning Objectives
- Detail the functions that sensory receptors in the skin perform.