QUESTION IMAGE
Question
where are mechanoreceptors present?
eyes, ears, nose
skin, joints, muscles
lungs, heart, liver
teeth, gums, tongue
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Brief Explanations
Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. They are present in skin for touch - related sensations, in joints for proprioception (sense of joint position), and in muscles for detecting muscle stretch.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
Skin, joints, muscles