Question

Pacinian corpuscles are

• A. Glands
• B. Pain receptors
• C. Naked tactile receptors
• D. Encapsulated pressure receptors

Answer 1

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'.