Which one of the following receptor is not found in human skin?

Pain receptors

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Pressure receptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Chemoreceptors

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Touch receptors

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Solution

The correct option is D Chemoreceptors
The cutaneous receptors' are the types of sensory receptor found in the dermis or epidermis.
They are a part of the somatosensory system. Cutaneous receptors include cutaneous mechanoreceptors(pressure), nociceptors (pain), touch receptors and thermoreceptors (temperature). Hence, Chemoreceptors are the receptor is not found in human skin.
So, the correct answer is 'Chemoreceptors'.

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