Types of Skin Nerves: 8 Sensory Nerves & CT Network

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The discussion centers on the various types of sensory nerves present in human skin, highlighting categories such as touch (light and pressure), vibration, temperature (heat and cold), pain, itch, and tickle. A recent discovery of a nerve associated with cuddling, referred to as the CT Network, is also mentioned. Participants inquire about the official names for these sensory nerves, with references to external sources providing detailed information on skin nerve types. One contributor notes the high density of receptors in fingertip skin, suggesting that while some resources list various nerves, they may not be exhaustive. The conversation encourages further exploration of the topic through additional online research.
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How many different kinds of sensory nerves are there present in our skin? I've heard of touch-lightly, touch-pressure, vibration, heat, cold, pain, itch, and tickle. Not to long ago I think a nerve for cuddling was found. Something called the CT Network. Also, are there any official names for these kinds of nerves?
 
Biology news on Phys.org
Not cuddling, but a lover's car-
ress:

BBC NEWS | Health | Lover's touch is special
Address:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2158489.stm

This informative site has all the
official names of the different
types of skin nerves:

Protecting, sensing, repairing: Nerves near the surface of the skin
Address:http://www.loreal.com/loreal-skin-science/us/proteger/organe.asp

-Zoobyshoe

There are 2500 receptors per
square centimeter on your finger
tips!
 
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It has a few of the nerves listed there. But I don't think it has them all. I've never heard of those though, thanx.
 
I searched "skin nerves". Try it
and you may come up with a more
comprehensive site.
 
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