Asked by Kayla Burke on Jul 21, 2024
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The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the skin. What structure does "E" represent?
A) Meissner corpuscles
B) Free nerve endings
C) Ruffini end organ
D) Pacinian corpuscle
E) Merkel disks
Sensory Receptors
Specific cells or nerve terminations that react to environmental alterations by creating electrical signals.
Ruffini End Organ
Sensory receptors located in the skin and tendons that detect skin stretch and joint activity, contributing to the sense of proprioception.
Merkel Disks
Slow-adapting tactile receptors in the skin that respond to light touch and pressure.
- Articulate the responsibilities of sensory receptors in the skin.
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Learning Objectives
- Articulate the responsibilities of sensory receptors in the skin.