The Epidermis.
The epidermis contains Merkel cells which are sensory receptors that let you feel touch/pain
Free dendritic endings do not belong as they are a type of nerve ending located in connective tissue that detects pain and temperature changes, whereas the other options are types of cutaneous receptors that detect touch, stretch, and pain.
The somatosensory system is responsible for holding the cutaneous sensory receptors that reside in the skin. These receptors allow us to sense touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. The somatosensory system transmits these signals to the brain for processing.
The most numerous cutaneous receptor type is the free nerve endings. They are found throughout the skin and are responsible for sensing pain and temperature. Their abundance allows for rapid detection of potential harm to the body.
The brain itself does not have pain receptors because it does not feel pain. Pain receptors are located in other parts of the body to signal potential harm or damage to the brain.
sensory neurons
Simple Pain receptors.
Free dendritic endings do not belong as they are a type of nerve ending located in connective tissue that detects pain and temperature changes, whereas the other options are types of cutaneous receptors that detect touch, stretch, and pain.
Thermoreceptors
Touch, temperature and pain.
Touch, Pressure, Temperature and Pain
Both somatic and visceral pain. The somatic pain would come from cutaneous receptors and visceral pain from the intestines.
Cutaneous glands are glands located in the skin that secrete substances such as sweat, oil, and wax. These glands help regulate body temperature, prevent dehydration, and protect the skin from external factors. There are two main types of cutaneous glands: sweat glands (eccrine and apocrine) and sebaceous glands.
The somatosensory system is responsible for holding the cutaneous sensory receptors that reside in the skin. These receptors allow us to sense touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. The somatosensory system transmits these signals to the brain for processing.
Cutaneous sensory receptors in the skin are part of the somatosensory portion of the nervous system.
Pain Receptors
The brain itself does not have pain receptors because it does not feel pain. Pain receptors are located in other parts of the body to signal potential harm or damage to the brain.
The most numerous cutaneous receptor type is the free nerve endings. They are found throughout the skin and are responsible for sensing pain and temperature. Their abundance allows for rapid detection of potential harm to the body.