Name three unencapsulated sensory receptors and tell what they are used for

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1. Free nerve endings are found throughout the body. They are used by most body tissues to determine stretching, joint positioning, etc. In the epidermis they become pain receptors, heat and cold receptors, and possibly very light pressure receptors.
2. Modified free nerve endings called tactile disks are used as light touch receptors.
3. Hair follicle receptors are mechanical receptors that become very fine touch receptors.

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