Question

multiple choice question
meissners corpuscles and merkel disks are classified as ______ receptors.
o chemical
o touch
o pressure

Explanation:

Meissner's corpuscles and Merkel disks are specialized sensory - nerve endings in the skin that detect light touch and fine touch respectively. They are not sensitive to chemical or pressure stimuli in the same way as they are to touch.

Answer:

B. touch