Ruffini corpuscles are associated with __________ and detect __________

A) The skin surface; light touch and pressure
B) Hair follicles; changes in movement on the skin surface
C) Connective tissue of skin; skin stretch
D) Deep subcutaneous tissue, muscle, joints; deep pressure and touch

Fill in the blank with the correct answer.


Answer: C

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