________ Respond to Stretching and Distortion of the Dermis

Question

________ respond to stretching and distortion of the dermis.
A) Lamellar corpuscle
B) Bulbous corpuscles
C) Tactile discs
D) Root hair plexuses
E) Merkel cells

Accepted Answer

Bulbous corpuscles (also known as Ruffini endings) are specialized sensory receptors in the skin that respond to stretching and distortion of the dermis, providing the body with information about the position of limbs and objects in contact with the skin.