Question

Organs of Ruffini are receptors of

• A. Cold
• B. Pressure
• C. Heat
• D. Touch

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Heat

A. The sensation of cold is perceived by Krause's terminal bulbs having a nerve ending and located in the dermis.

B. The sensation of pressure is perceived by Pacinian corpuscles located in the dermis which enclose nerve endings.

C. The sensation of heat is perceived by Ruffini's corpuscles located in deep layer of dermis.

D. The sensation of touch is perceived by Meissner's corpuscles located on the outer surface of dermis.

So, the correct answer is 'Heat'