Reflex Skin

The skin reflex is one of the types of reflexes that refers to human sensory reflexes. This reflex causes the dermis and other parts of the body to respond when the skin is exposed. In this article we will look at what the skin reflex is, how it works, who discovered this reflex and what its significance is in human physiology.

What is the cutaneous receptive reflex? Receptive skin reflex (skin receptor reflex) is a reflex reaction of the body to touching the skin. The reflex response of the body to touching the skin is associated with an agonistic change in the skin in the form of redness (hyperemia), a feeling of warmth or cold, a feeling of pain and the presence of pulsation in the superficial and deep layers of tissue. The physical manifestations of the skin receptor reflex are formed with the help of the nervous, endocrine, circulatory systems and the muscular-ligamentous apparatus. Penetration of an object into the dermis enhances the movement of substances within the dermal structures, converting the impact energy into nerve signals that quickly spread to the pain sensitivity centers of the brain.

Importance of the cutaneous reflex in physiology The cutaneous reflex act is essential to our body and its functioning. It allows us to sense touch and respond to various environmental factors. For example, if you touch a hot object, the cutaneous receptor reflex will cause you to immediately remove your hand to prevent skin burns. In addition, skin receptor reflexes ensure the safety of our body by responding to any changes in the environment (cold, heat, infection, etc.).