A KEY TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CUTANEOUS MECHANORECEPTORS

A KEY TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CUTANEOUS MECHANORECEPTORS

The cutaneous mechanoreceptors of the cat can be assigned to one of 11 groups by using physiologic tests performed with hand-held stimulators. The method of classification is described, and the validity and utility of this classification scheme are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of investigative dermatology 1977-07, Vol.69 (1), p.75-82
Hauptverfasser: Horch, K.W., Tuckett, R.P., Burgess, P.R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Axons - physiology
Cats
Classification
Hair - physiology
Mechanoreceptors - physiology
Neural Conduction
Neurons - physiology
Physical Stimulation
Skin - innervation
Space life sciences
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Zusammenfassung:The cutaneous mechanoreceptors of the cat can be assigned to one of 11 groups by using physiologic tests performed with hand-held stimulators. The method of classification is described, and the validity and utility of this classification scheme are discussed.
ISSN:0022-202X
1523-1747
DOI:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12497887