Question

which of the following is a skin sensory receptor for touch?
ruffini body
tactile cells
pacinian corpuscle
free nerve ending

Explanation:

• Ruffini body: Sensitive to skin stretch.
• Tactile cells: Also known as Merkel cells, they are involved in light touch sensation.
• Pacinian corpuscle: Detects deep pressure and vibration.
• Free nerve ending: Responds to pain, temperature, and light touch.

Answer:

tactile cells