pacinian corpuscle in English

noun
1
an encapsulated ending of a sensory nerve that acts as a receptor for pressure and vibration.
Hair follicles and smooth muscle (arrector pili), sweat and sebaceous glands, and Pacinian corpuscles are located in the reticular layer.

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1. Pacinian Corpuscle Skin contains many sensory receptors

2. A Pacinian Corpuscle is a type of touch receptor located in the skin

3. An analysis is made of the transmission of mechanical forces through the Pacinian Corpuscle

4. Other articles where Pacinian Corpuscle is discussed: human sensory reception: Nerve function: , Pacinian Corpuscles) respond only to mechanical deformation

5. Colledge Date: February 24, 2021 A Pacinian Corpuscle is a type of touch receptor located in the skin that responds to touch and pressure.

6. A Pacinian Corpuscle is an onion-shaped structure of nonneural (connective) tissue built up around the nerve ending that reduces the mechanical sensitivity of the nerve terminal itself