Tactile Receptors Are

Question

Tactile receptors are
A) located behind the lens in the vitreous humor.
B) located within the semicircular canals.
C) activated by touch and pressure.
D) nociceptors.

Accepted Answer

Tactile receptors are specifically designed to respond to touch and pressure, allowing us to feel sensations such as texture, vibration, and pressure. They are found throughout our skin and underlying tissues, as well as in specialized structures like the fingertips and tongue. Options A and B are not correct, as they refer to structures that are not involved in tactile sensation, while option D refers to a type of receptor that responds to pain, rather than touch or pressure.