Final answer:
Meissner's corpuscles are found only in glabrous skin, and detect skin deflection.
Thus the correct answer is option b) Meissner's corpuscles; glabrous
Step-by-step explanation:
Meissner's corpuscles are the sensory receptors found only in glabrous skin, which is skin without hair, such as the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
Pacinian corpuscles, also known as lamellar corpuscles, are specialized sensory nerve endings found in the skin and various internal organs of vertebrates, including humans. They are named after the Italian anatomist Filippo Pacini, who first described them in 1831. Pacinian corpuscles are a type of mechanoreceptor, meaning they are sensitive to mechanical pressure and vibrations.
These receptors are sensitive to light touch and play a crucial role in the tactile discrimination of shapes and textures. In particular, they contribute to the ability to detect skin deflection and slight changes in texture that are critical for dexterous movements of the fingers and toes.
Thus the correct answer is option b) Meissner's corpuscles; glabrous