A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through
A)lamellated corpuscles.
B)pain receptors.
C)proprioceptors.
D)baroreceptors.

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Proprioceptors are specialized sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement. They would be the most appropriate for a pole vaulter to use to keep track of their position mid-air, as they would sense the position of the body and limbs relative to each other and provide feedback on how to adjust movements accordingly. Lamellated corpuscles are pressure receptors found in the skin, and pain receptors are not relevant for this task. Baroreceptors are sensors in blood vessels that detect changes in blood pressure and would not be relevant for a pole vaulter.

A Pole Vaulter Keeps Track of His Position in Mid-Air