Tactile receptors located in the reticular dermis that are tonic and show little if any adaptation are called
A) Bulbous corpuscles.
B) lamellar corpuscles.
C) tactile (Meissner) corpuscles.
D) tactile discs.
E) root hair plexuses.

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Bulbous corpuscles are located in the reticular dermis and are tonic receptors, meaning they have a sustained response without much adaptation. Lamellar corpuscles and tactile (Meissner) corpuscles are located in the more superficial layers of the dermis and are phasic, meaning they have a quick adaptation to stimuli. Tactile discs are located in the epidermis and are involved in light touch sensation. Root hair plexuses are located around hair follicles and detect hair movement.

Tactile Receptors Located in the Reticular Dermis That Are Tonic