Which among the following sensation is perceived by the Pacinian corpuscle?

Temperature

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Pain

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Touch

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Pressure

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Solution

The correct option is D Pressure
Pacinian corpucles are present in the lower end of dermis. They respond to pressure. Meissner's corpuscles are sensory to touch, thermoreceptors respond to temperature, while nociceptors respond to pain.

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