Which Type of Receptor Found in the Skin Is Activated

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Multiple Choice

Which type of receptor found in the skin is activated by light touch?

• A) photoreceptors
• B) mechanoreceptors
• C) thermoreceptors
• D) nociceptors

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat cells that facilitates diffusion and filtration in sites such as the alveoli of the lungs and the glomeruli of the kidneys.

Mucous Glands

Exocrine glands found in various locations of the body that secrete mucus, aiding in lubrication and protection of tissues.

Mucous Membrane

The moist lining that covers internal surfaces of the body, including the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts, secreting mucus.

Synovial Membrane

This unique connective tissue is found lining the interior surfaces of synovial joint capsules and the sheaths of tendons, generating synovial fluid to lubricate the area.