Which of the Following Is NOT True of Meissner's Corpuscles

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of Meissner's corpuscles?

• A)They are also called tactile corpuscles.
• B)They are numerous in the hands, feet, joints, and external genital organs.
• C)They are most abundant in the hypodermis.
• D)They are stimulated by light touch.
• E)All of these are true of Meissner's corpuscles.

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Definitions:

Arrhythmia

A condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which can range from harmless to life-threatening abnormalities in heart rhythm.

Beat

The basic unit of time in musical rhythm, or the act of striking something to produce a sound or indicate rhythm.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it out to the body and lungs.

Cycle

A sequence or series of events that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point.