Which of the following tactile sensory receptors is correctly matched with a function?
A) Merkel's discs - respond to vibrations and heavy pressure.
B) Ruffini's end-organs - register light to Medium pressure.
C) Meissner's corpuscles - transduces information about sensitive touch.
D) Pacinian corpuscles - register heavy pressure and movement of the joints.

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Meissner's corpuscles are responsible for sensitive touch, such as detecting touch on the skin. Merkel's discs respond to light pressure, Ruffini's end-organs register stretch and lateral movement, and Pacinian corpuscles register vibration and deep pressure.

Which of the Following Tactile Sensory Receptors Is Correctly Matched