What do you call the sensory nerves that detect “touch”?
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ruffini
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meissner
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krause
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pacinian
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Meissner corpuscles are specialized sensory nerve endings in the skin that are highly sensitive to light touch and low-frequency vibration. Other options like Pacinian corpuscles detect deep pressure, while Ruffini and Krause endings detect stretch and cold respectively.