Matching Pairs The skinOnline version The skin by Alba Castellano Navarro 1 The Ruffini corpuscle 2 hypodermis 3 Krause’s corpuscle 4 Epidermis 5 Dermis 6 Meissner's corpuscle 7 The Pacinian corpuscle It is the deepest layer of the skin. It is formed mainly by adipose cells, so it has a protective and thermoregulatory function. Is sensitive to touch and detects textures. Acts as a thermoreceptor and detects heat. It is the outer layer of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue. The outermost cells are dead and slough off. It is the inner layer of the skin that consists of connective tissue. It contains capillaries and sensory receptors. It also contains hair follicles and sebaceous and sweat glands. Acts as a thermoreceptor. It detects cold. Responds to pressure and detects vibrations.
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