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Pacinian corpuscles are

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Glands
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Pain receptors
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Naked tactile receptors
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Encapsulated pressure receptors
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Solution

The correct option is D Encapsulated pressure receptors
Pacinian corpuscles are onion shaped structures. They are present in subcutaneous region and have encapsulated endings. They are wrapped around free nerve endings. They perceive the sensation of pressure. Hence, they are pressure receptors. They are composed of connective tissue and has an outer layer containing flattened cells.
So, the correct answer is 'Encapsulated pressure receptors'.

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