A receptor that contains many mechanically-gated ion channels would function best as a
A)tactile receptor.
B)chemoreceptor.
C)nociceptor.
D)thermoreceptor.
E)light receptor.

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Mechanically-gated ion channels are activated by mechanical stimuli such as pressure, stretching, or vibration. Therefore, a receptor that contains many of these channels would best function as a tactile receptor, which detects touch and pressure.

A Receptor That Contains Many Mechanically-Gated Ion Channels Would Function