Peripheral Nervous System and Sensory Receptors: Structure, Function, and Integration

Which type of sensory receptor is primarily responsible for detecting the vibration of sound waves in the inner ear, and what is the physiological process that follows this detection?

A patient presents with a loss of discriminative touch but retains the ability to sense deep pressure and vibration. Which encapsulated dendritic ending is most likely damaged?

You cut your finger on broken glass. Classify the sensory receptor responsible for the pain you feel according to stimulus type, location, and structure.