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guapka [62]
3 years ago
14

There are different types of nerves or mechanoreceptors located in your skin. Nerves that detect deep pressure are called _____.

Biology
2 answers:
balandron [24]3 years ago
8 0
Pacinian corpuscles are rapidly-adapting, deep receptors that respond to deep pressure and high-frequency vibration.
3241004551 [841]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: Ruffini corpuscle

Explanation:

Ruffini corpuscle: deformation of skin and tissues; responsible for heavy touch and side pressure. They are located on the deepest layers of the skin and other deeper tissues. They are slow adapting receptors - they detect the state of continuous deformation of the skin and deep tissues such as strong and continuous touch and pressure. Are located also in the joints and help signal the degree of rotation of the joint.

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