Receptor which is sensitive to heavy touch, pressure, joint, rotation is?

Merkel's disc

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Meissner's corpuscle

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Pacinian corpuscle

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Corpuscles of Mazzoni

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Solution

The correct option is A Merkel's disc
Merkel’s disc consists of nerve endings that are specialized sensory receptors.
They are a type of mechanoreceptors which can detect changes in pressure, position and static touch features (edges and shapes).
They are also sensitive towards rotation.
So, the correct answer is 'Merkel's disc'.

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