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Mechanoreceptor Sensory Receptor Detects Physical Deformation Body’s Environment

A mechanoreceptor is a sensory receptor that detects physical deformations in the body's environment, such as pressure, touch, or sound.

Un mecanorreceptor es un receptor sensorial que detecta deformaciones físicas en el entorno del cuerpo, como presión, tacto o sonido.

Front mechanoreceptor
Back A sensory receptor that detects physical deformation in the body’s environment associated with pressure, touch, stretch, motion, or sound.

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