Section 2
Somatosensation
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Somatosensory Receptors
There are various types of tactile mechanoreceptors that work together to signal and process "touch."
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Integration of Signals from Mechanoreceptors
The many types of somatosensory receptors work together to ensure our ability to process the complexity of stimuli that are transmitted.
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Thermoreception
Thermoreception is the process of determining temperature by comparing the activation of different thermoreceptors in the brain.