Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 16, Problem 5CP
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The somatic receptors that are encapsulated.

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The receptors that are found associated with the subcutaneous layer or the skin; in the mucous membrane of the vagina, mouth, and anus; and in tendons, skeletal muscles, and joints are known as the somatic receptors. There are many types of somatic receptors that encodes somatic sensation. These include Meissner's corpuscles (a type of mechanoreceptors which responds to touch and pressure), Markel's corpuscles (which responds to light touch), etc.

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