Physiology of Tactile Sensation
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Tactile Sensation
The perception of touch, pressure, and texture through specialized receptors in the skin and mucous membranes.
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Mechanoreceptors
Specialized sensory receptors that detect pressure, vibration, and stretching, enabling tactile sensation.
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Function of Tactile Sensation
To detect physical stimuli through mechanoreceptors and transmit signals to the brain for interpretation.
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