function of Merkel's cells is_______________?
Correct answer: A. Tactile sensation
- A. Tactile sensation
- B. Melanophage
- C. Chemoreceptor
- D. Proprioception
Explanation
Merkel cells are slowly adapting cutaneous mechanoreceptors that detect sustained light touch, pressure and texture. Melanophages contain pigment, while proprioceptors signal position and movement.
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