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

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


Answer: A

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