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Tactile receptors include all the following receptors, except :-a- free nerve endingsb- hair follicle receptorsc- hair cell receptorsd- Ruffini nerve endings

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter36: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: If you were to burn your epidermis, what receptor type would you most likely burn? free nerve...

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Tactile receptors include all the following receptors, except :-
a- free nerve endings
b- hair follicle receptors
c- hair cell receptors
d- Ruffini nerve endings

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