Sensory receptors of the skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the free nerve endings?
A
Detect pain and temperature
2
Q
What is the function of the root hair plexus?
A
Detect initial contact
3
Q
What is the function of the tactile discs?
A
texture, shape and fine touch
4
Q
What is the function of the tactile corpuscles?
A
fine touch, pressure and low frequency vibration
5
Q
What is the function of the Lamellar (Pacinian) corpuscles?
A
Detect deep pressure
6
Q
What is the function of the bulbous corpuscles?
A
Pressure and skin stretch