In humans,which of the following is used primarily to detect touch and vibration?

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Mechanoreceptors are specialized nerve endings that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. They are responsible for detecting touch and vibration in humans. Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina of the eye that detect light, thermoreceptors respond to changes in temperature, pain receptors detect tissue damage or injury, and chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli such as taste or smell.

In Humans,which of the Following Is Used Primarily to Detect