Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 276 of 484
Pacinian corpuscles, located deep in the dermis and subcutaneous layer, are specialized receptors for:
a.Light touch
b.Skin temperature
c.Deep pressure and vibration
d.Sharp pain
Explanation
Pacinian corpuscles are large, onion-shaped encapsulated receptors that respond to deep pressure and vibration. Meissner corpuscles handle light touch, free nerve endings handle pain and temperature.
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