Multiple choice

The 'end organs of Ruffini' are receptors of

  1. pressure

  2. cold

  3. heat

  4. touch

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The end organs of Ruffini are specialized sensory receptors located in the skin that respond specifically to heat. They are distinct from receptors for pressure (Pacinian corpuscles), cold (Krause end bulbs), and touch (Meissner's corpuscles).