The receptors found in the muscles, tendons and joints are

Telereceptors

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Proprioceptors

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Interoceptors

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Proprioceptors
A sensory receptor, which receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement is called as proprioceptor. Their sensory nerve endings give information concerning movements and position of the body and occur chiefly in muscles, tendons and joint capsules.

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