Describe from stimulus (at receptor) to perception (in cortex) the pathway of touch (not the face) including the location of cell bodies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd order neurons. Where does decussation occur?
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This stimulus is detected by specialized receptors called mechanoreceptors, which are located in the dermal and subdermal layers of the skin. These receptors are responsible for converting mechanical energy (touch) into electrical signals that can be transmitted Show more…
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