Question

A woman with severe visual and auditory deficits is able to identify individuals by running her fingers lightly over her face. Which source is most likely to provide the input that allows for the woman’s unique ability?

Answer 1

Answer is Meissner Corpuscles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Meissner Corpuscles are also known as the tactile corpuscles or Wagner - Meissner corpuscles. They were first described in 1852 by Rudolf Wagner and Georg Meissner.

This corpuscles are found on the skin at the fingertips and eyelids, and they are capable of relaying vibrations and touch sensations to the central nervous system.