Which tactile receptors are found in the hairless regions of the body?

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Meissner's corpuscles are found in the hairless regions of the body, especially in the fingertips, palms, and soles of the feet. They are sensitive to light touch and pressure. Merkel's discs and Ruffini's end-organs are typically found in the hairy region of the skin, and free nerve endings are found throughout the skin, including hairless and hairy regions, and are responsible for detecting pain, temperature, and pressure.

Which Tactile Receptors Are Found in the Hairless Regions of the Body