The mechanoreceptors primarily responsible for feeling the vibrations from an electric toothbrush are _____ because these receptors contain an "onion-like" series of layers.

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Pacinian corpuscles are found in the deeper layers of the skin and respond to deep pressure and vibration. They have an "onion-like" structure with multiple layers of connective tissue that allow them to detect subtle changes in pressure and vibration. Therefore, they are the mechanoreceptors primarily responsible for feeling the vibrations from an electric toothbrush.

The Mechanoreceptors Primarily Responsible for Feeling the Vibrations from an Electric