Question

Which of the following is a deep pressure receptor scattered in the dermis of our skin?

• A. Photoreceptor
• B. Meissner's corpuscles
• C. Olfactory receptor
• D. Pacinian corpuscles

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pacinian corpuscles

• Photoreceptors - These are the structures responsible for light sensitivity.
  
• Meissner's corpuscle - They are located in the upper surface of the skin and is sensitive to touch.
  
• Olfactory organs - The organs that are responsible for the detection of smell.
  
• Pacinian corpuscles - They are embedded deeply into the skin, below the layer of dermis or hypodermis. They act as the receptors for pressure on the skin.
  

So, the correct option is 'Pacinian corpuscles'.