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The Skin
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Structure of the Skin: Dermis

Skin sensory receptors

Skin sensory receptors

Those nearest the surface of the skin include receptors that detect gentle pressure, temperature, and vibrations, as well as naked nerve endings (dendrites) that detect pain. Deeper in the dermis are naked dendrites that wind around the bases of hair follicles and detect motions of the hairs, as well as receptors such as Pacinian corpuscles that respond to strong pressure and vibrations.

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Related Terms

  • hypodermis
  • the dermis
  • The reticular layer
  • The papillary layer
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