Video - Somatosensory receptors

Somatosensory receptors are specialized sensory nerves that respond to various stimuli, including vision, hearing, taste, and smell, as well as general somatic senses which make up the somatosensory system, which is involved in the sense of touch, proprioception, pain, and temperature. They are located throughout the body, including the skin, muscles, tendons, joints, and internal organs. There are several different types of somatosensory receptors, including: Mechanoreceptors which respond to stimuli such as touch, pressure, and vibrations. Thermoreceptors which respond to changes in temperature. Nociceptors which respond to harmful stimuli, such as extreme temperatures or tissue damage, transmitting pain signals to the brain. Proprioceptors which respond to changes in the position and movement of body parts. Chemoreceptors which respond to specific chemical signals such as taste buds.