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The Receptors |
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Definition of Touch Receptors |
Sensitive to slight pressure |
Sensitive |
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Definition of Pain Receptors |
Detects pain |
Detects |
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Definition of Heat Receptors |
Sensitive to heat |
Sensitive |
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Definition of Cold Receptors |
Sensitive to cold |
Sensitive |
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Definition of Pressure Receptors |
Sensitive only to heavy pressure |
Sensitive |
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Sensitivity of the skin |
The sensitivity of the skin depends a lot on how close together the receptors are and how deep they are (thickness of epidermis) |
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Examples, very sensitive |
1. Fingertips 2. Tongue 3. Nose 4. Lips |
Many receptors / thin / very close to skin |
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Examples, less sensitive |
1. Legs 2. Elbows 3. Soles of the feet 4. Back of the body |
Less receptors / thick |
