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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