Which of the following is a type of a rapidly adapting touch receptor?
A)Corpuscle of touch (Meissner corpuscle)
B)Type 1 cutaneous mechanoreceptor (Merkel disc)
C)Lamellated (Pacinian)corpuscle
D)Both the corpuscle of touch and the type 1 cutaneous mechanreceptor
E)All of these choices

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The corpuscle of touch (Meissner corpuscle) is a type of rapidly adapting touch receptor found in hairless skin such as the fingertips, lips, and palms. It is particularly sensitive to changes in stimuli such as vibrations and rapid changes in touch or pressure. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are all types of touch receptors, but they are not specifically classified as rapidly adapting receptors.

Which of the Following Is a Type of a Rapidly