Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Microscopic sense organ distributed all over the body
A)General sense organ
B)Pacinian corpuscle
C)Mechanoreceptor
D)Proprioceptor
E)Photoreceptor
F)Papillae
G)Free nerve ending
H)Special sense organ
I)Gustatory cells
J)Olfactory receptors
K)Golgi tendon receptor

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General sense organs are microscopic sense organs distributed all over the body, which can detect touch, pressure, vibration, temperature, and pain.

Answer: B
 Pacinian corpuscles are mechanoreceptors responsible for detecting pressure and vibrations.

Answer: C
 Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. Examples include Pacinian corpuscles and Golgi tendon receptors.

Answer: D
 Proprioceptors are sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Answer: H
 Special sense organs are organs dedicated to one of the five senses. Examples include the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Answer: I
 Gustatory cells are sensory cells on the tongue responsible for detecting tastes.

Answer: J
 Olfactory receptors are sensory receptors in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors.

Answer: K
 Golgi tendon receptors are mechanoreceptors located near the junction of muscles and tendons that respond to changes in muscle tension.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Function or Description