A tactile receptor composed of highly coiled dendrites that are surrounded by modified Schwann cells and a fibrous capsule is a
A)lamellar corpuscle.
B)Ruffini corpuscle.
C)tactile (Meissner)corpuscle.
D)tactile (Merkel)disc.
E)root hair plexus.

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Tactile (Meissner) corpuscles are specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensitivity to light touch. They are characterized by their unique structure, which includes highly coiled dendrites surrounded by modified Schwann cells and encapsulated in a fibrous capsule, making them well-suited to detect fine touch and texture.

A Tactile Receptor Composed of Highly Coiled Dendrites That Are