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Somatic Sensory System (Touch beings at skin (Function of skin (protects,…

- - - - Receptors broadly distributed
      - responds to many kinds fo stimuli
        four senses: touch, temp, pain, and body position
- - - - unmyelinated terminal branches
    - - lower threshold for AP
        more sensitive to sensory stimulation
- - - - Nociception
        sensory process that provides trigger pain
  - - - Strong mechanical stimulation, temp
      - substances released by damaged cells
        bind to receptors on nociceptors endings