An individual born without Pacinian corpuscles will not :

A) sense stretching of the skin.
B) sense heat from a burning match.
C) feel pain.
D) sense surface vibrations easily.
E) sense heavy pressure quickly.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Pacinian corpuscles are specialized nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensing vibration and pressure, particularly rapid vibrations. Without them, sensing surface vibrations easily would be impaired.

An individual born without Pacinian corpuscles will not :

A) sense stretching of the skin.
B) sense heat from a burning match.
C) feel pain.
D) sense surface vibrations easily.
E) sense heavy pressure quickly.

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An individual born without Pacinian corpuscles will not :A) sense stretching of the skin.B) sense heat from a burning match.C) feel pain.D) sense surface vibrations easily.E) sense heavy pressure quickly.

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An individual born without Pacinian corpuscles will not :

A) sense stretching of the skin.
B) sense heat from a burning match.
C) feel pain.
D) sense surface vibrations easily.
E) sense heavy pressure quickly.