Tactile sensation is a combination of touch, pressure, stretch and vibration. Which of the following is most likely the receptor type that senses tactile stimulation?
A) thermoreceptors
B) proprioceptors
C) nociceptors
D) mechanoreceptors

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Mechanoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to mechanical forces such as pressure, stretch, or vibration. They are responsible for sensing tactile stimulation, which includes touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration. Thermoreceptors respond to temperature changes, proprioceptors sense body position and movement, and nociceptors detect pain.

Tactile Sensation Is a Combination of Touch, Pressure, Stretch and Vibration