Question

Sensory structure that responds to pressure change is _________.

• A. Meissner's corpuscle
• B. Pacinian corpuscles
• C. End bulb of Krause
• D. Organ of Ruffini

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Pacinian corpuscles

A. Meissener's capsules are located on outer surface of dermis and perceive the sensation of touch.

B. Pacinian corpuscles are located in dermis which enclose nerve endings and perceive the sensation of pressure.

C. End bulb of Krause or Krause's terminal bulbs have a nerve ending and located in the dermis. They perceive the sensation of cold.

D. Organ of Ruffini or Ruffini's corpuscles are located in deep layer of dermis and perceive the sensation of heat.

So, the correct answer is 'Pacinian corpuscles'.