A tactile receptor composed of highly coiled dendrites that are surrounded by modified Schwann cells andafibrous capsule is a
A) lamellar corpuscle.
B) Bulbous corpuscle.
C) tactile (Meissner) corpuscle.
D) tactile (Merkel) disc.
E) root hair plexus.

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Tactile (Meissner) corpuscles are specialized nerve endings involved in the sensation of light touch. They are composed of highly coiled dendrites that are encapsulated by modified Schwann cells and a fibrous capsule, distinguishing them from other tactile receptors.

A Tactile Receptor Composed of Highly Coiled Dendrites That Are