Match the following:
-Tactile corpuscle.
A)Pacinian corpuscle
B)Ruffini endings
C)Meissner corpuscle

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The Meissner corpuscle is a tactile corpuscle responsible for detecting light touch and vibration.

Answer: A
 The Pacinian corpuscle is another type of tactile corpuscle responsible for detecting deep pressure and vibration.

Answer: B
 Ruffini endings are not tactile corpuscles. They are a type of mechanoreceptor responsible for detecting stretch and deformation of the skin.

Match the Following: -Tactile Corpuscle