Meissner's Corpuscles: These are responsible for detecting light touch and are located in the dermal papillae. Pacinian Corpuscles: These receptors detect deep pressure and vibration, found in deeper layers of the dermis and in the hypodermis. Merkel Cells: Located in the basal layer of the epidermis, these cells are involved in the sensation of sustained pressure and texture. Free Nerve Endings: These are responsible for detecting pain and temperature changes and are widely distributed throughout the skin.
