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Carla Hanna
on Oct 20, 2024
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The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.
Sensory Nerve Endings
Specialized endings of sensory neurons designed to detect stimuli from the environment, such as temperature, pressure, and pain.
Free Nerve Endings
Sensory nerve fibers that terminate loosely in the tissue and are involved in sensing pain, temperature, and touch.
- Achieve comprehension of the distinctive classes and activities of sensory receptors.
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Learning Objectives
- Achieve comprehension of the distinctive classes and activities of sensory receptors.