Cutaneous sense organs

Name = Cutaneous sense organs
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An cutneous sense organs is a simpler type of sensory receptors seen in skin.

Functional Classifcation of Neurons

sensory or afferent neurons- carry impulses from sensory to the CNS. specialized senses receptors such as cutaneous receptors ( meisners and pacinan corpascles), propriocepotrs and pain receptors (afferent neuron).

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Reference

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology |seventh edition by Elaine n. Marieb http://www.shop4author.com/Elaine%20N.%20Marieb/