Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following stimulates Pacini’s corpuscles?
  1. Temperature
  2. Changes in blood levels
  3. Pain-free nerve endings
  4. Pressure
Explanation
Answer - D - Pressure stimulates Pacini’s corpuscles. Pacini’s corpuscles are numerous oval bodies that are sensitive to pressure. They can be found on the skin of the fingers and anywhere else. Connective tissue forms these corpuscles.
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