Which of the following is an anatomical variant of a Meissner corpuscle?
A) Krause end bulb
B) Pacinian corpuscle
C) Ruffini corpuscle
D) Both A and C

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Meissner corpuscles, Krause end bulbs, and Ruffini corpuscles are all types of mechanoreceptors found in the skin. However, Krause end bulbs are found in mucous membranes and Ruffini corpuscles are found in joint capsules, suggesting that Meissner corpuscles may be the anatomical variant shared by these two types of receptors. Pacinian corpuscles are a type of pressure-sensitive receptor found deep in the skin, and are not related to Meissner corpuscles.

Which of the Following Is an Anatomical Variant of a Meissner