Cell Tactile

The tactile cell (p. taclus, lnh) is a cell that is located in human skin and is responsible for the perception of touch. This cell is also known as the Merkel cell and is one of the most important cells in our skin.

The tactile cell consists of several layers, including a layer of nerve cells, a layer of marker cells, and a layer of mediator cells. Nerve cells convert signals from touch receptors located on the surface of the skin into electrical impulses that are transmitted along nerve fibers to the brain.

Touch receptors are located in special areas in the skin called touch receptors. Each touch receptor is a bundle of nerve endings covered with a special layer of cells. When a person touches the skin, these cells begin to send signals to the nerve endings.

Thanks to the tactile cell, a person can feel different textures and shapes of objects, as well as determine their size and shape. In addition, this cell is involved in the regulation of body temperature and pain.

However, like any other cell in our body, the tactile cell can be affected by various factors such as injury, infection or chemicals. In such cases, cell function may be impaired, which can lead to various skin diseases and even loss of sensitivity.

Thus, the Tactile cell plays an important role in our lives, providing us with the opportunity to sense the world around us through touch.

Tactile cell, sensory cell, receptor cell - (from Latin tactilis - tactile) see MERKEL CELL. Cell M. Cells of a similar structure belong to the type of neuroepithelial integumentary cells (cambial and neural). About 50-70 sensory nerve endings per 3 mm of rod nerve cell... and 80-150 per 30 mm of myelin cell (in the rat); about 20-40 ending at 1