Which of the following would be an adequate stimulus for a mechanoreceptor?
A) oxygen
B) cell stretch
C) photon of light
D) cold temperature
E) pH

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Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to physical stimuli such as touch, pressure, stretching, and vibration. Cell stretch is a physical stimulus that would be an adequate stimulus for a mechanoreceptor. The other options, such as oxygen, photon of light, cold temperature, and pH, would not activate mechanoreceptors.

Which of the Following Would Be an Adequate Stimulus for a Mechanoreceptor