The receptors for the proprioceptive senses are located in the

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Proprioception is the sense of the position, movement, and orientation of the body. The receptors for proprioception are located in the muscles and muscle tendons, which detect changes in muscle length and tension. Therefore, the correct answer is D) muscles and muscle tendons. The inner and middle ears are responsible for the sense of balance and spatial orientation. The temporal and parietal lobes are involved in processing sensory information, but not specifically related to proprioception. Similarly, the olfactory and visual cortices are responsible for processing the sense of smell and sight, respectively, and not related to proprioception.

The Receptors for the Proprioceptive Senses Are Located in the