Free nerve endings present in the skin perceive the sensation of.

Touch

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Pressure

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Both touch and pressure

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Solution

The correct option is B Both touch and pressure
Free nerve endings called nociceptors in the skin have a high threshold for mechanical, chemical, or thermal stimuli and respond only when the intensity of these stimuli is high enough to damage tissue. It perceives the sensation of both touch and pressure.
So, option C is the correct option.

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