Which Of The Receptor Types Contributes To The Sense Of Touch By Responding To Light Pressure?

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Which Of The Receptor Types Contributes To The Sense Of Touch By Responding To Light Pressure?

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Tactile (Merkel) discs The tactile (Merkel) disc shown in E would be located in the base of the epidermis and would detect light touch.

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