Question

sensory receptors that are responsible for the sensation of cold when applied to the skin are the ____. corpuscles of touch lamellated corpuscles root hair plexuses organs of ruffini bulbs of krause free nerve endings

Explanation:

• Corpuscles of touch (Meissner's corpuscles) are for light touch.
• Lamellated corpuscles (Pacinian corpuscles) detect deep pressure and vibration.
• Root hair plexuses sense hair movement.
• Organs of Ruffini respond to skin stretch.
• Bulbs of Krause were once thought related to cold but this is outdated.
• Free nerve endings include those for cold (and pain, heat etc.).

Answer:

Free Nerve Endings