Vibratory sensation depends on the detection of rapidly changing, repetitive sensations. The high-frequency end of the repetitive stimulation scale is detected by which structure?
Correct Answer: Pacinian corpuscles
Description: High-frequency repetitive stimulation (indentation/ pressure) of the skin is sensed by Pacinian corpuscles. Free nerve endings detect touch and pressure. Meissner's corpusclesrespond to changes in texture and slow vibration. Merkel cells respond to sustained pressure and touch. Ruffini corpuscles respond to sustained pressure.
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now