The neural receptors in the skin that detect tactile sensory information are which type of receptors?
A) Chemoreceptors
B) Proprioceptors
C) Photoreceptors
D) Mechanoreceptors

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The receptors in the skin that detect tactile and pressure sensory information are the mechanoreceptors. Chemoreceptors detect chemicals, proprioceptors detect body position and movement, and photoreceptors detect light.

The Neural Receptors in the Skin That Detect Tactile Sensory