Which of the following is a skin sensory receptor for touch?
A)free nerve ending
B)Pacinian corpuscle
C)Meissner's corpuscle
D)Ruffini body

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Meissner's corpuscles are skin sensory receptors that respond to light touch and low-frequency vibrations. Free nerve endings are responsible for detecting pain and temperature. Pacinian corpuscles are responsible for detecting deep pressure and high-frequency vibrations. Ruffini bodies are responsible for detecting skin stretching and lateral skin movements.

Which of the Following Is a Skin Sensory Receptor for Touch