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Their somewhat rigid structure, and the fact that they are not encapsulated, causes them to have a sustained response (similar to action potentials or spikes) to mechanical deflection of the tissue. They are the most sensitive of the four main types of mechanoreceptors to vibrations at low frequencies, around 5 to 15 Hz.
Because of their sustained response to pressure, Merkel nerve endings are classified as slowly adapting. This is in contrast to Pacinian and Meissner's corpuscles, rapidly adapting receptors which respond only to the onset and offset of mechanical deflection, and to higher frequency vibrations.
In mammals, electrical recordings from single afferent nerve fibres have shown that the responses of Merkel nerve endings are characterized by a vigorous response to the onset of a mechanical ramp stimulus (dynamic), and then continued firing during the plateau phase (static). Firing during the static phase can continue for more than 30 minutes. The inter-spike intervals during sustained firing are irregular, in contrast to the highly regular pattern of inter-spike intervals obtained from slowly adapting type II mechanoreceptors.
They fire fastest when small points indent the skin and fire at a low rate on slow curves or flat surfaces. Convexities reduce their rate of firing further still.[1]
Merkel nerve endings are extremely sensitive to tissue displacement, and may respond to displacements of less than 1 μm. Type I afferent fibres have smaller receptive fields than type II fibres. Several studies indicate that type I fibres mediate high resolution tactile discrimination, and are responsible for the ability of our finger tips to feel fine detailed surface patterns (e.g. for reading Braille).
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Cell that is found in tha basal layer that function as mechanoreceptor?
Merkel cells are found in the basal layer of the epidermis and function as mechanoreceptors responsible for detecting light touch and pressure on the skin. These specialized cells are connected to sensory nerve endings and play a role in sensory perception.
What is a unique touch receptor formed from a stratum basale cell and a nerve fiber?
The skin, all 6-10 lb. (~3-4 kg) and 20 square feet in an adult, is a giant, washable, stretchable, tough, water-proof sensory apparatus covering your whole body. One of the endings that detect things is a encapsulated nerve ending formed by the tiny nerve cell of a dorsal root ganglion cell in next to a Merkel cell found in the basal layer hairy skin, in hair follicles, and in oral and anal mucosa.This called the Merkel disc and is a sensory receptor for pressure and texture information.
Where is merkel cell located?
Merkel cells are located in the skin's epidermis, particularly in the basal layer. They are found in areas of the skin that are sensitive to touch, such as the fingertips, soles of the feet, and the face.
How a cell performs its function?
a cell permorms its function very uniquely cell helps in division and cell cycle too!
What is a ribosomes function in a prokaryotic cell?
The function is same as of eukaryotic cell i-e they make proteins for the cell
What is the function of Merkel's discs?
It is a light touch receptor.
A unique touch receptor formed from a stratum basale cell and a nerve fiber is a?
merkel cell
Cell that is found in tha basal layer that function as mechanoreceptor?
Merkel cells are found in the basal layer of the epidermis and function as mechanoreceptors responsible for detecting light touch and pressure on the skin. These specialized cells are connected to sensory nerve endings and play a role in sensory perception.
What is a unique touch receptor formed from a stratum basale cell and a nerve fiber?
The skin, all 6-10 lb. (~3-4 kg) and 20 square feet in an adult, is a giant, washable, stretchable, tough, water-proof sensory apparatus covering your whole body. One of the endings that detect things is a encapsulated nerve ending formed by the tiny nerve cell of a dorsal root ganglion cell in next to a Merkel cell found in the basal layer hairy skin, in hair follicles, and in oral and anal mucosa.This called the Merkel disc and is a sensory receptor for pressure and texture information.
Unique touch receptor formed from stratum basal cell?
A unique touch receptor formed from stratum basale cell (and a nerve fiber) is a merkel cell.
Where is merkel cell located?
Merkel cells are located in the skin's epidermis, particularly in the basal layer. They are found in areas of the skin that are sensitive to touch, such as the fingertips, soles of the feet, and the face.
Where is the Merkel Public Library in Merkel located?
The address of the Merkel Public Library is: 100 Kent, Merkel, 79536 3612
Does merkel cell polyomavirus contain DNA or RNA?
DNA. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkel_cell_polyomavirus
What is the birth name of Tess Merkel?
Tess Merkel's birth name is Therese Merkel.
What is function of the cell membrance?
in a cell what is the function of the cell membrance
Where is the Merkel Historical Society in Merkel Texas located?
The address of the Merkel Historical Society is: 1501 North 7Th, Merkel, TX 79536
What is the birth name of Jonathan Merkel?
Jonathan Merkel's birth name is Jonathan Patrick Merkel.
