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Introduction to Somatosensory Receptors

Somatosensory receptors are specialized structures designed to detect and respond to various physical stimuli from both external and internal environments. These receptors are fundamental components of the somatosensory system, which encompasses senses such as touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception. Each receptor type is specifically tuned to certain kinds of stimuli, such as mechanoreceptors for touch, nociceptors for pain, thermoreceptors for temperature, and proprioceptors for body position and movement. An example of their function is seen in the process of reading Braille, where mechanoreceptors in the fingertips detect the raised dots and convey this tactile information to the brain, enabling the perception of letters and words. Powered by ChatGPT-4o。