mechanoreceptors of somatosensation

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free nerve endings location

dermis, cornea, tongue, visceral organs

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free nerve endings stimuli

pain, temp, mechanical deformation

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mechanoreceptors (merkel discs) location

epidermal-dermal junction

mucous membrane

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mechanoreceptors (merkel discs) stimuli

low frequency vibrations

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bulbous corpuscle location

dermis

joint capsules

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bulbous corpuscle stimuli

stretch

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tactile corpuscle location

fingertips and lips

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tactile corpuscle stimuli

light touch