A patient experiences a loss of tactile sensitivity in their fingertips, specifically for light touch. Which specialized receptor is primarily responsible for this sensation?
Q1. A patient experiences a loss of tactile sensitivity in their fingertips, specifically for light touch. Which specialized receptor is primarily responsible for this sensation?
Answer: Meissner's corpuscles
Explanation: Meissner's corpuscles are specialized for light touch; Pacinian corpuscles fail here as they are receptors for deep pressure and vibration.