Mechanoreceptors are excited by ____.

A) tissue damage
B) temperature change
C) chemical energy of specific substances
D) light
E) pressure, a change in position, or acceleration

Mechanoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch, pressure, and sound.

Excited By

Stimulated or activated by an external source, leading to an increased level of energy or activity.

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area; in fluids, it is often caused by gravity acting upon the fluid's mass.