Skin receptors are sensory receptors located in the skin that respond to various stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, and pain.
Related terms
Thermoreceptors: Thermoreceptors are a type of skin receptor responsible for detecting changes in temperature. They help us feel hot or cold sensations.
Nociceptors: Nociceptors are another type of skin receptor that responds to potentially harmful stimuli, such as extreme temperatures or sharp objects. They transmit signals associated with pain.
Mechanoreceptors: Mechanoreceptors are skin receptors that respond to mechanical forces like pressure or vibration. They allow us to feel things like texture or touch.