Asked by Keyuri Patel on Jun 09, 2024
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The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the skin. What structure does "C" represent?
A) Meissner corpuscles
B) Free nerve endings
C) Ruffini end organ
D) Pacinian corpuscle
E) Merkel disks
Sensory Receptors
Cells or structures specialized to detect changes in the environment and convey the information to the nervous system.
Ruffini End Organ
Receptor located deep in the dermis and responding to continuous touch or pressure. Named for Italian histologist Angelo Ruffini (1864–1929).
Pacinian Corpuscle
A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and various internal organs that detects pressure and vibration.
- Unpack the roles filled by sensory receptors present in the skin.
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Learning Objectives
- Unpack the roles filled by sensory receptors present in the skin.