Which of the following receptors is found in skin?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Meissner corpuscle (touch)
- B. Pacini corpuscles (pressure)
- C. Free nerve endings (pain)
- D. All of the above
Explanation
The skin contains several receptor types: Meissner corpuscles detect light touch, Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure or vibration, and free nerve endings detect pain. Therefore, all the listed receptors are found in skin.
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