Question

Which type of receptor found in the skin is activated by light touch? photoreceptors mechanoreceptors thermoreceptors nociceptors

Answer 1

Answer. 1

Receptors are part of nerve cells which responses by stimulas receive during course of action.They receive and send chemical signals from one nerve to another.

A) Photoreceptor are responsible for light.They responds when light is deducted by photoreceptors.

B) Mechanoreceptors are responsible for detecting stimuli related to touch, sound, vibration from environment.

C) Thermoreceptors are responsible for detecting heat stimulus from environment.Hot Cup of tea is an example.

D) Nociceptors are sensory neurons which detects pain and damaging stimuli.It sends treat signal to spinal cord and brain.

So Correct option Is B Mechanoreceptors because it response to light touch.

Rest Options are incorrect.