Which of the following cutaneous receptors is specialized for the reception of touch or light pressure?
A) Meissner's corpuscles
B) Pacinian corpuscles
C) free nerve endings
D) Krause's end bulbs

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Meissner's corpuscles are specialized cutaneous receptors that perceive touch and light pressure. Pacinian corpuscles are responsible for sensing deep pressure and vibration, while free nerve endings can detect a variety of stimuli such as temperature, pain, and pressure. Krause's end bulbs play a role in detecting temperature and touch in mucous membranes.

Which of the Following Cutaneous Receptors Is Specialized for the Reception