Multiple choice

The receptors found in the muscles, tendons and joints are

  1. teloreceptors

  2. proprioreceptors

  3. interorereceptors

  4. thermoreceptors

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The receptors found in the muscles, tendons and joints are propriorecpetors. These are stretch recpetors. They supply information about the so called kinesthetic sense of equilibrium and orientation. They act like pressure gauges and are responsible for maintenance of body posture.