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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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The primary function of the Pacinian corpuscle is to detect
 
  A) rapid vibration.
  B) cold.
  C) heat.
  D) texture.
  E) damage to the skin.

Question 2

________ found in hairy skin are used by the body to detect changes in temperature.
 
  A) Dieter's cells
  B) Free nerve endings
  C) Meissner's corpuscles
  D) Pacinian corpuscles
  E) Ruffini corpuscles


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Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: The primary function of the Pacinian corpuscle is to detect rapid vibration.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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