Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Chapter 5, Problem 5MC
The sensations of touch and pressure are picked up by receptors located in (a) the stratum spinosum, (b) the dermis, (c) the hypodermis, (d) the stratum corneum.
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