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mechanoreceptor
mechanoreceptor A mechanoreceptor is a specialized cell that detects physical forces such as pressure, movement, or vibration and sends that information to the nervous system.
A mechanoreceptor is a specialized cell that detects physical forces such as pressure, movement, or vibration and sends that information to the nervous system. Examples include inner ear hair cells involved in hearing and balance, and body sensory receptors that may work with supportive non-neural structures.