A psychology professor perceives that his pants are getting too tight around his expanding waistline; _____ receptors in the skin are responsible for conveying this sensory information to his brain.

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Pressure receptors in the skin are responsible for conveying the physical sensation of tightness or pressure caused by the tight pants. Thermo-receptors detect changes in temperature, texture receptors detect variations in surface texture, and pain receptors detect tissue damage.

A Psychology Professor Perceives That His Pants Are Getting Too