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Sensory receptors of the skin Flashcards

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What is the function of the free nerve endings?

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Detect pain and temperature

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What is the function of the root hair plexus?

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Detect initial contact

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What is the function of the tactile discs?

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texture, shape and fine touch

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What is the function of the tactile corpuscles?

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fine touch, pressure and low frequency vibration

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What is the function of the Lamellar (Pacinian) corpuscles?

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Detect deep pressure

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What is the function of the bulbous corpuscles?

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Pressure and skin stretch

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