Select the structure considered a primary receptor.

A) Pacinian corpuscle
B) Balance receptor
C) Hearing receptor
D) Taste receptor

Primary Receptor

A sensor or nerve ending that detects changes in the environment or within the body and initiates a response by sending signals to the nervous system.

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and visceral organs, sensitive to deep pressure and vibration.

Taste Receptor

Cells located on the taste buds that detect chemical components of foods, allowing the sensation of taste.