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Type Stimulus Activate Merkel Cells?  Tactile Discs Epidermis

Merkel cells are activated by touch in the epidermis's tactile discs to identify light touch.

Τα κύτταρα Merkel ενεργοποιούνται από την αφή σε δισκοειδείς απολήξεις της επιδερμίδας για να προσδιορίσουν την ελαφριά αφή.

Front What type of stimulus is used to activate Merkel cells? 
Back tactile discs in epidermis to identify light touch

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