The depth of tactile corpuscles corresponds to their function in that ________.
A) given their localization in the papillary layer of the dermis, tactile corpuscles are appropriately situated to mediate the response to fine or light touch
B) given their localization in the reticular layer of the dermis, tactile corpuscles are appropriately situated to mediate the response to fine or light touch
C) given their localization in the papillary layer of the dermis, tactile corpuscles are appropriately situated to mediate the response to deep pressure sensations
D) given their localization in the hypodermis, tactile corpuscles are appropriately situated to mediate the response to fine or light touch

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Tactile corpuscles are located in the papillary layer of the dermis, which is the uppermost layer of the skin. This layer is responsible for detecting fine or light touch. Therefore, their depth corresponds to their function in mediating the response to fine or light touch.

The Depth of Tactile Corpuscles Corresponds to Their Function in That