These receptors for tactation are embedded in the layers of our skin, and can be manipulated by physical pressure and psychological suggestion.
A) proprioceptors
B) nociceptors
C) tactile sensors
D) mechanoreceptors

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Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure, touch, and vibration. They are located in the skin, muscles, and joints, and they play an important role in our sense of touch and proprioception.

These Receptors for Tactation Are Embedded in the Layers of Our