Question

A very large, fast-adapting tactile receptor sensitive to deep pressure that is composed of a single dendrite enclosed by concentric layers of collagen is a ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Lamellated corpuscle

Explanation:

The subcutaneous layer is present beneath the dermis of the skin and contains areolar and adipose tissues. This layer also contains nerve endings that respond to the sensation of pressure.  

These oval-shaped vibration receptors located mainly in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue are called lamellated corpuscles. The lamellated corpuscle consists of concentric layers of a connective tissue that is wrapped around the dendrites of a sensory neuron. Therefore, lamellated corpuscles are the encapsulated nerve endings. The lamellated corpuscle responds to vibrations of high frequency such as that of an electric tool.