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which receptor detects stretch in the skin?
tactile disc
tactile corpuscle
bulbous corpuscle
lamellar corpuscle
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Explanation:

• Tactile discs detect light touch.
• Tactile corpuscles detect fine touch and low - frequency vibration.
• Bulbous corpuscles (Ruffini endings) detect stretch in the skin.
• Lamellar corpuscles detect high - frequency vibration and deep pressure.

Answer:

Bulbous corpuscle