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.
1 Mechanoreceptors: respond to indentations of the skin. 2  An example of this is when a finger presses against the back of the hand. 3  There are two types of these mechanoreceptors: those that are rapidly adapting and those that are slowly adapting. 4  Thermoreceptors: respond to temperature changes.