Some large arteries that are proximal to the heart are sensitive to the stretch of the blood vessels.This stretch indicates the blood's pressure.Which of the following pairs of classifications below best fit the receptor type that is being described above?
A) thermoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
B) thermoreceptors that are also interoceptors
C) mechanoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
D) mechanoreceptors that are also interoceptors

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The receptors described in the question are sensitive to stretch, which is a mechanical stimulus, indicating that they are mechanoreceptors. Since they are located within blood vessels, they are classified as interoceptors. Therefore, the best choice is mechanoreceptors that are also interoceptors (D).

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