MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

SENSORY NERVE ENDINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Primary receptor to the TMJ
A
Ruffini End organ
B
Pacinian Corpuscle
C
Free nerve endings
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Finally, Pacinian corpuscles are encapsulated, rapidly adapting receptors that detect transient pressure and high-frequency vibration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pacinian corpuscles are large encapsulated endings located in the subcutaneous tissue (and more deeply in interosseous membranes and mesenteries of the gut). These receptors differ from Meissner’s corpuscles in their morphology, distribution, and response threshold.

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