Which of the following is an example of a specialized sensory receptor cell that is known as a "separate cell"?
A)Corpuscle of touch (Meissner corpuscle)
B)photoreceptor cell in retina
C)lamellataed (Pacinian)corpuscle
D)hair root plexus
E)astrocyte

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Photoreceptor cells in the retina are separate cells that are specialized to detect light and transmit signals to the brain. They are distinct from other sensory receptors like mechanoreceptors or pain receptors, which are typically specialized nerve endings rather than separate cells.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Specialized