Skin surfaces that lack hair contain specialized epithelial cells called which are sensitive to touch

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nataly862011 [7]3 years ago

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The answer is Merkel cells (Merkel-Ranvier cells or tactile epithelial cells). They are mostly found in the tips of the fingers, soles, oral, stratum basale of the palms, and genital mucosa, and nail bed, where touch is most sensitive. They are associated with nerve endings

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