Chapter 16.2, Problem 7LO

Summary Introduction

To compare: The unencapsulated and encapsulated tactile receptors and contrast them.

Concept introduction: The sensory receptors are the nerves that are stimulated by a physical stimulus and which create a nerve impulse to send information to the brain. The tactile receptors are the most numerous types of sensory receptors. These receptors are present in the skin and mucous membranes. The dendritic nerve endings of tactile receptors are either unencapsulated or encapsulated.