The nervous system
The Nervous System
Cutaneous sensory receptors in the skin are part of the somatosensory portion of the nervous system.
The peripheral nervous system, contains all the nerves in the body that lie outside of the spinal cord and brain. They also relay signals from sensory receptors that monitor external conditions to the central nervous system.
The layer of the integumentary system that contains sweat glands and sensory receptors is the dermis. This layer is located beneath the epidermis and plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature and providing sensory information to the brain.
Pain Receptors
The nervous system carries messages from receptors to centers for interpretation. Sensory receptors detect stimuli and send signals to the brain and spinal cord for processing and response.
Sensory receptors provide the connection between the stimulus such as heat, cold, and pain and the CNS.
specialized sensory cells
Somatic receptors are a specialized type of receptor located near the surface of the body. These cells detect passive types of environmental stimuli, such as temperature, air currents, and barometric pressure. The receptors transmit the information to the sensory pathways via action potentials. The sensory pathways deliver the somatic (and visceral) information to the central nervous system.
The skin interacts with the nervous system through sensory receptors that detect touch, temperature, and pain. These receptors send signals to the brain, which processes the information and generates a response. This helps regulate sensory perception and allows the body to respond to stimuli in the environment.
The sensory receptors involved in maintaining normal balance or equilibrium include the vestibular system (inner ear), proprioceptors (joints and muscles), visual system, and tactile input (skin sensations). These sensory inputs work together to provide the brain with information about body position, movement, and spatial orientation.
Nociceptors are sensory receptors that are located throughout the body except for within the brain. These receptors are responsible for detecting pain and tissue damage.