Question

Pacinian corpuscles occur in the skin of certain parts of body in mammals. These are

• A. Type of glands
• B. Pain receptors
• C. Naked tactile receptors
• D. Encapsulated pressure receptors

Answer 1

The correct option is D Encapsulated pressure receptors

Pacinian corpuscle is a microscopic, onion-like body consisting of layers of connective tissue, wrapped around a nerve ending, located in the deep layers of skin, tendons etc., and functioning as a sensory receptor of pressure and vibration.

So, the correct answer is option D.