Tactile sensation is a combination of touch,pressure,stretch and vibration.Which of the following is most likely the receptor type that senses tactile stimulation?
A) mechanoreceptors
B) proprioceptors
C) nociceptors
D) thermoreceptors

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Mechanoreceptors are the type of receptors that respond to physical stimulation such as touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration. They are responsible for sensing tactile sensations. Proprioceptors are specialized receptors that detect body position and movement, nociceptors respond to pain and thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature.

Tactile Sensation Is a Combination of Touch,pressure,stretch and Vibration