Mechanoreceptors that react to changes in pressure are part of the

Sensitive to stimuli that stretch, compress, twist, or distort their plasmalemmae. 3 classes: 1) tactile- provide sensations of touch, pressure, and vibration 2) baroreceptors- detect pressure changes in the walls of blood vessels, digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts. 3) proprioceptors- monitor the position of joints and muscles are are the most complex general sensory receptors.

I   Helping Hand Sensitive to stimuli that stretch, compress, twist, or distort their plasmalemmae. 3 classes: 1) tactile- provide sensations of touch, pressure, and vibration 2) baroreceptors- detect pressure changes in the walls of blood vessels, digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts.