Sensory Receptors of the Skin Flashcards by Tom Kay | Brainscape

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Location of Merkel Cell-Neurite Complexes

A

Papillary dermis

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Function of Merkel Cell-Neurite Complexes

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Prolonged Pressure/Deep Touch

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Adaption speed of Merkel Cell-Neurite Complexes

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Slow

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Location of Meissner’s Corpuscles

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Dermal Papillae

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Function of Meissner’s Corpuscles

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Pressure Changes, Vibrations, Discriminatory Touch

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Adaption speed of Meissner’s Corpuscles

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Rapid

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Location of Ruffini Endings/Corpuscles

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Deep Dermis

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Function of Ruffini Endings/Corpuscles

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Changes in tension

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Adaption Speed of Ruffini Endings/Corpuscles

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Slow

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Location of Pacinian Corpuscles

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Deep Dermis/Subcutis

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Function of Pacinian Corpuscles

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High frequency vibration

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Adaption speed of Pacinian Corpuscles

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Rapid

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