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Chapter 7, Problem 18SAE
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Identification of four cutaneous sensory receptors and description of sensations which they detect also to tell which is the most abundant sensory receptor and its physiological importance.
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In the dermis and epidermis layer of the skin special sensory receptors are found which are known as the cutaneous receptors. Mainly the cutaneous receptor comprises those receptors which can detect pain, pressure, and temperature.
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