1 Mulch: Weighs in at roughly up to 1,000 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the type and whether itâs wet or dry. 2  Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content. 3  Sand, Gravel, Stone: Can tip the scales at upwards of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard.
Mechanoreceptors Definition - Mechanoreceptors are afferent or sensory nerves of the nervous system. These special types of neurons are found in the... Mechanoreceptors Definition - Mechanoreceptors are afferent or sensory nerves of the nervous system.
Meissner's Corpuscles. Another type of mechanoreceptor located in the skin that is sensitive to light touch and vibration is called a Meissner's corpuscle. Meissner's corpuscles are sometimes called tactile corpuscles, 'tactile' referring to the sense of touch they are responsible for.