Meissner's corpuscles (tactile corpuscles) aid in discriminating touch to determine texture and shape, as well as light touch on hairless skin.
Τα σωμάτια Meissner (σωμάτια επαφής) βοηθούν στην διάκριση της αφής για τον προσδιορισμό της υφής και του σχήματος, καθώς και στην ελαφριά αφή του δέρματος χωρίς τρίχες.
| Front | What type of stimulus is used to activate Meissner's corpuscles? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. AKA tactile corpuscles 2. Discriminate touch to determine texture and shape 3. Also light touch on hairless skin |
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