Integumentary System Test
1. Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the arrow,
below) *NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions.
Papillary region (superficial) of the dermis.
, 2.
A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the arrow.
B- What sensory information is detected by this type of receptor?
Pacinian Corpuscles is a mechanoreceptor that detects pressure applied to the skin. It also detects
vibrations.
1. Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the arrow,
below) *NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions.
Papillary region (superficial) of the dermis.
, 2.
A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the arrow.
B- What sensory information is detected by this type of receptor?
Pacinian Corpuscles is a mechanoreceptor that detects pressure applied to the skin. It also detects
vibrations.
