Chapters 4&5 from Class Notes

Tissue

Collection of specialized cells with discrete structural and functional properties

Organs

Tissues come together to form them so specific functions can be carried out

The four major types of human body tissue

Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, neutral

Histology

Study of tissues

Epithelial tissue

Covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways, forms glands

Connective tissue

Fills internal spaces, provides internal support, transports material within the body, stores energy

Muscle tissue

Specializes in muscle contraction; includes skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and the smooth muscle of hollow organs

Neural tissue

Concentrates in the brain and spinal cord, carries electrical impulses from one part of the body to another

What does the epithelial tissue cover

The surface of the skin

What does the epithelial tissue line

Digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts

What does the epithelial tissue consist of?

Two components, which are the epithelia and glands

Epithelia

Layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces

Glands

Structures that produce fluid secretions

What are the characteristics of epithelial tissue/

Cellularity, polarity, attachment, avascularity, regeneration

What does the cellularity characteristic of epithelia refer to

Epithelia are made almost entirely of cells bound closely together by interconnections known as cell junctions

What does the polarity characteristic of epithelia refer to

The presence of structural and functional differences between the exposed and attached surfaces of the epithelia

What does the attachment characteristic of epithelia refer to

The base of an epithelium is bound to a thin, noncellular basement membrane which adheres to the basal surface and to the underlying tissues to establish the cell's border and resist stretching

What does the avascularity characteristic of epithelia refer to

They lack blood vessels

How do epithelial cells get nutrients?

By diffusion or absorption across either the exposed or the attached epithelial surface

What does the regeneration characteristic of epithelia refer to?

Epithelial cells that are damaged or lost at the exposed surface are continuously replaced through stem cell divisions in the epithelium?

What are the 2 surfaces of epithelial tissue

Apical surface, basolateral surface

Apical surface of epithelia

Where the cells are exposed to the internal or external environment

Basolateral surface of epithelia

Where the cells attach to an underlying structure and to the sides for contact with other cells

What does the apical surface of some epithelium contain?

Cilia or microvilli

Cilia

Creates sweeping motion, helps move substances over its surface

Microvilli

Aids in the process of absorption by increasing surface area

What are the four main functions of epithelial tissue

Physical protection, permeability, sensation, specialized sensations

What does the physical protection function of the epithelial tissue refer to?

Acts as a barrier. protects exposed and internal surfaces from abrasion, dehydration, and destruction by chemical or biological agents

What does the permeability function of the epithelial tissue refer to?

Any substances that enters or leaves your body must cross an epithelium. some epithelia are relatively impermeable. others are easily crossed by compounds as large as proteins.

What does the sensation function of the epithelial tissue refer to?

Epithelia are extremely sensitive to stimulation, because they have a large sensory nerve supply

What does the specialized sensations of the epithelial tissue refer to?

Epithelial cells that produce secretions are called gland cells

What are epithelial cell specialized for?

The movement of fluids over the surface, the movement of fluids through the epithelium, the production of secretions for physical protection or chemical messaging

What does the epithelium have to do to be effective as a barrier?

Form a complete covering or lining

What are the three factors that help epithelium maintain its integrity?

Process of regeneration and repair, attachment to the basement membrane, has cellular connections

Why do epithelial cells firmly attach to one another?

To allow for cellular communication and structural support

What are CAMs?

Cell adhesion molecules

Cell adhesion molecules

Transmembrane proteins that help bind cells to each other and to extracellular materials and the surrounding environment

Hyaluronan

Binds membranes of adjacent cells

What type of cell is hyaluronan?

Glycosaminoglycan

What are the three common types of epithelial intercellular connections?

Gap junctions, tight junctions, desmosomes

Gap junctions

Binds cytoplasm of one cell to cytoplasm of another cell

What are gap junctions formed by?

Interlocking channel proteins called connexon

What are connexon made up of?

6 connexin proteins

How do connexon form gap junctions?

By forming a narrow passageway that allow movement of ions and small molecules to pass

What do gap junctions aid in?

Rapid communication, coordination action between cells

What is another name for tight junctions?

Occluding junctions

What are tight junctions formed by?

The fusion of two plasma membranes

What is the function of tight junctions?

Trying to prohibit substances from passing through, prevents movement between cells

How do tight junctions function?

Interlocking proteins tightly bind the membranes, followed by an adhesion belt that lies deep to encircle the cells

What are desmosomes considered as?

Durable interconnections

What do desmosomes do?

Help cells resist stretching, twisting, and bending

What do desmosomes contain?

CAMs and proteoglycan links

What are the two types of desmosomes?

Spot desmosomes, hemidesmosomes

What do spot desmosomes connect to?

Intermediate filaments

What do spot desmosomes do/

Attach one epithelial cell to another, stabilize shape of cell

What do hemidesmosomes do?

Attach the cell to the basement membrane, anchor the cell to underlying tissues, stabilize cell's position

What are the two components of the basement membrane?

Clear layer, dense layer

What is another name for the clear layer of the basement membrane?

Basal lamina

What is the basal lamina?

A thin layer secreted by epithelial tissue, sits directly underneath base of epithelial tissue, produced by epithelial cells

What does the basal lamina contain?

Glycoproteins, network filaments

What does the basal lamina restrict/

The movement of proteins and large molecules

What is another name for the dense layer of the basement membrane?

Reticular lamina

Where is the reticular lamina relative to the basal lamina?

Deeper; covers larger portion

What is the reticular lamina?

Thick layer produced by connective tissue

What does the reticular lamina contain?

Coarse protein fibers

What does the reticular lamina do?

Provides strength to the basement membrane

How do cells maintain their structure and constant reproduction?

By continual division of stem cells

What is another name for stem cells?

Germinativum cells

Where are germinativum cells located?

Near the basement membrane

Why do stem cells reside near the basement membrane?

Because it's more of a protected region, instead of being exposed to the surface.

What are stem cells of epithelia sometimes referred to as?

Basal cells

What are the two things epithelial cells can be categorized by?

Shape, number of layers

How can epithelial cells be categorized by shape?

Squamous, cuboidal, columnar

How do squamous cells appear?

Flat and thin

How do cuboidal cells appear?

With a box-like shape

How do columnar cells appear?

Like slender rectangles

What is a simple epithelium?

Epithelial cell that contains one layer

What does simple epithelium line?

Internal passageways and compartments

Where is simple epithelium found?

Regions where secretion or absorption occurs

What does stratified epithelium contain?

Multiple layers (layers of cells stacked one upon the other)

Where are stratified epithelia found?

Areas exposed to stress, like skin

What is a transitional epithelium?

A unique type of stratified epithelium where cells change shape

Where is transitional epithelia?

In the urinary system, particularly in the bladder

When do the apperances of transitional epithelia change/

With stretching

What does transitional epithelia endure?

Stretching and recoiling without damage

Give an example of transitional epithelia in the urinary bladder.

When the urinary bladder is empty (relaxed), cuboidal cells are present. when the urinary bladder is full (contracted), squamous cells are present.

Transitional epithelium is found in

urinary bladder; renal pelvis; ureters

Simple squamous epithelium is found in

mesothelia lining pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities, endothelia lining heart and blood vessels, portions of kidney tubules (thin sections of nephron loops), inner lining of cornea, alveoli of lungs

Stratified squamous epithelium is found in

Surface of skin; lining of mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, and vagina

Functions of stratified squamous epithelium

Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attack

Function of simple squamous epithelium

Reduces friction; controls vessel permeability; performs absorption and secretion

Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in

Glands; ducts; portions of kidney tubules; thyroid gland

Functions of simple cuboidal epithelium

Limited protection, secretion, absorption

Stratified cuboidal epithelium is found in

Lining of some ducts

Functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium

Protection, secretion, absorption

Simple columnar epithelium is found in

lining of stomach, intestine, gallbladder, uterine tubes, collecting ducts of kidneys

Function of simple columnar epithelium

Protection, secretion, absorption

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium is located in

lining of nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi; portions of male reproductive tract

Functions of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Protection, secretion, move mucus wit cilia

Stratified columnar epithelium is found in

Small areas of the pharynx, epiglottis, anus, mammary glands, salivary glands, gland ducts, urethra

Functions of stratified columnar epithelium

Protection

What does the microvilli do

Increase surface area to allow for better absorption

Glandular epithelia

Epithelial cells that produce secretions

What are the two types of glands?

Endocrine, exocrine

Endocrine glands

Release hormones directly into the bloodstream

Exocrine glands

Release secretions into some type of duct and then from the duct it is transferred onto the surface

What are the three types of glandular secretion

Merocrine, apocrine, holocrine

Merocrine secretion

Release products in vesicles via exocytosis

Exocytosis

release of substances out a cell by the fusion of a vesicle with the membrane.

Apocrine secretion

Release products by shedding

Holocrine secretion

Release products by the continual regeneration of the cell to free its contents; the cell is destroyed and is replaced by stem cells to continue secreting

What is the most common method of secretion?

Merocrine secretion

Serous glands

Secrete a watery solution that contains enzymes

Mucous glands

Secrete mucins that hydrate to form mucus

Mixed endocrine glands

Contain more than one type of gland cell. these glands may produce two different exocrine secretions, one serous and the other mucous.

What are the different types of exocrine glands?

Serous glands, mucinous glands, mixed glands

What can exocrine glands be classified by?

Types of secretions they produce, structure

How can the duct of exocrine glands be classified?

Non-branching, branching

How do non-branching exocrine glands' ducts look?

They are single and undivided

How do the branching exocrine glands' ducts look?

Divides one or more times

How can the secretory gland portion of exocrine glands be classified?

Tubular, alveolar

What do tubular secretory exocrine glands form?

Tubes

What do alveolar secretory exocrine glands form?

Blind pockets (sacs)

What is an example of a simple tubular exocrine gland?

Intestinal glands

What is an example of a simple coiled tubular exocrine gland?

Merocrine sweat glands

What is an example of a simple branched tubular exocrine gland?

Gastric glands

What is an example of a simple alveolar exocrine gland?

Not found in adults; a stage in development of simple branched glands

What is an example of a simple branched alveolar exocrine gland?

Sebaceous glands

What is an example of a compound tubular exocrine gland?

Mucous glands

What is an example of a compound alveolar exocrine gland?

Mammary glands

What is an example of a compound tubular-alveolar exocrine gland?

Salivary glands

When is a gland considered simple?

If it has a single duct that does not divide on its way to the gland cells

When is a gland considered compound?

If the duct divides one or more times on its way to the gland cells

When is a gland considered to be branched?

If several secretory areas share a duct

Connective tissues

Connects the epithelium to the rest of the body

What are the three main components of connective tissues?

Specialized cells, extracellular fibers, fluid or gel-like components known as ground substance

Matrix

The extracellular fibers and the ground substance of a connective tissue when considered together

Functions of connective tissues

provides strength and stability; maintains relative positions of organs because it connects different tissues together; transports fluids and dissolved materials; stores energy in the form of triglycerides; defends against invading microorganisms

what are the categories that connective tissue can be classified into?

Connective tissue proper, fluid connective tissue, supporting connective tissue

Connective tissue proper

Loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue

Fluid connective tissue

Blood, Lymph

Supporting connective tissue

Bone, cartilage

Loose connective tissue

Considered the "packing material" of the body

What are the three types of loose connective tissue in the body?

Areolar, adipose, reticular

Areolar tissue

The least specialized loose connective tissue

What type of ground substance does areolar tissue have?

Viscous ground substance that provides volume and shock absorption

What does areolar tissue accomplish?

Separates skin from deep structures

What is adipose tissue composed of

Adipocytes

What are the two subtypes of adipose tissue

brown adipose tissue, white adipose tissue

What does brown adipose tissue do?

Speeds up fat breakdown and energy release

What does white adipose tissue do?

Stores fat, absorbs shock, insulates

Which type of adipose tissue predominates during development?

Brown fat

Where is the reticular tissue found?

Spleen, liver, lymph nodes, bone marrow

What does the reticular tissue do?

Provides supporting framework

Dense connective tissue

Connective tissue proper that is tightly packed with collagen or elastic fibers which help provide strength and flexibility

what are the two types of dense connective tissue

Dense regular tissue, dense irregular tissue

What are dense connective tissues often called?

Collagenous tissues

Why are dense connective tissues sometimes called collagenous tissues?

Because collagen fibers are the dominant type of fiber in them.

Dense regular connective tissue

Has tightly packed collagen fibers

Examples of dense regular connective tissue

Tendons, ligaments

Tendons

Attach muscle to bone

Ligaments

Attach bone to bone

Dense irregular connective tissue

Forms an interwoven meshwork of collagen fibers with no consistent pattern; has a thick, fibrous capsule; contains variable amounts of elastic fibers

What do fluid connective tissues contain?

A fluid matrix with dissolved proteins

What are the specific cell types that fluid connective tissues carry?

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

What are the types of extracellular fluid in fluid connective tissues?

Plasma, interstitial fluid, lymph

Cartilage

A firm gel matrix

What does the cartilage do?

Provides shock absorption and protection

Bone

Has a calcified matrix

What does the bones do?

Provides weight support

What does the cartilage matrix consist of?

Proteoglycans, ground substance proteins, cartilage cells

What is another name for cartilage cells?

Chondrocytes

The chemical that inhibits vessel growth produced by chondrocytes

angiogenesis factor

Explain cartilage structure

Lacks blood vessels; is set apart from surrounding tissues by a fibrous perichondrium

What are the two layers of the perichondrium

An inner cellular region, an outer fibrous layer

What is the inner cellular region of the perichondrium for?

Growth

What is the outer fibrous layer of the perichondrium for?

Strength

What is the function of the perichordium?

Contains blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to chondrocytes

What are the three types of cartilage found in the body?

Hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage

What is the most common type of cartilage?

Hyaline cartilage

What is a characteristic of hyaline cartilage?

Tough yet flexible

What is hyaline cartilage packed with?

Collagen fibers

What does the hyaline cartilage do?

Reduces friction between bones

Where is the hyaline cartilage found?

Ribs, sternum, synovial joints

What does elastic cartilage contain/

Numerous elastic fibers

What is the characteristic of elastic cartilage?

Highly resilient, flexible

Where is elastic cartilage found?

External ear, epiglottis

What is the characteristic of fibrocartilage?

Extremely tough, durable

What is the function of fibrocartilage?

Preventa bone to bone contact; cushions knee joints

Where is fibrocartilage found?

Pubic bones, intervertebral discs

What are the two mechanisms by which cartilage grow?

Interstitial growth, appositional growth

Interstitial growth

Cartilage enlarges from within; chondrocytes divide and daughter cells secrete new matrix

Appositional

New cartilage layers are added to the surface; inner cells of the perichondrium divide becoming chondroblasts that secrete new matrix

What is osseous tissue?

bone

What does bone contain

Calcified calcium salts

What is bone made up of

Bone cells

What are the characteristics of one

Strong, highly resistant

What are bone cells calld?

Osteocytes

Where are osteocytes located?

Lacunae

How are osteocytes arranged?

Around central canals

What are the channels through the matrix of osteocytes called?

Canaliculi

What do canaliculi do?

Provide access to blood supply

Periosteum

Covers the surface of bones

What does the periosteum consist of?

A cellular and fibrous layer

What is the muscle tissue specialized for?

Contraction

What does muscle tissue produce?

All movement

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smoot muscle

What is the skeletal muscle for?

Gross body movement

What is the cardiac muscle for?

Blood circulation

What is the smooth muscle for?

Elasticity, contractility, support

Skeletal muscle cells are usually

Long, thin

How many nuclei do skeletal muscle cells possess?

Several hundred nuclei

How do skeletal muscle cells appear?

Striated

Do skeletal muscle cells undergo division?

No

Where do new fibers arise from in skeletal muscle cells?

Myosatellite cells

What are cardiac muscle cells known as?

Cardiocytes

How many nuclei do cardiac muscle cells possess?

A single nuclei

How are cardiac muscle cells connected to one anoteher?

By intercalated discs

What are cardiac muscle cells regulated by?

Pacemaker cells

Where are smooth muscle cells found?

Blood vessel walls, hollow organs

How do smooth muscle cells look?

Small, spindle-shaped

Where can neural tissue be found?

Brain, spinal cord

What is neural tissue specialized for?

Conducting electrical impulses

What does the neural tissue do?

Processes information to produce a response

What are the two types of basic cells found in neural tissue?

Neurons, neuroglia

What are neurons?

Nerve cells

What are neuroglia?

Supporting cells

What do neurons do?

Conduct electrical impulses throughout the body

What do neuroglia do?

Aid in repair and nutrient supply

What are the 3 cell parts of a typical neuron?

Cell body, multiple dendrites, axon

What does the cell body of a neuron contain?

Nucleus, nucleolus

What do the dendrites of neurons consist of?

Branches extending from the cell body that receives incoming signals

What does the axon of neurons consist of?

Long cell body extension that sends outgoing signals to their destination

What is the first response of the body to an injury?

Inflammation

What is inflammation characterized by?

Pain, redness, warmth, swelling

Inflammation

A process that isolates the injured area while damaged cells, tissue components and any dangerous microorganisms, which could cause infection, are cleaned up

What happens during the inflammatory response?

Injured cells release chemicals signals into the surrounding tissues

What do damaged cells release into the body during inflammation?

Proteins, potassium

What gets stimulated during inflammation?

Mast cells

What do mast cells release when stimulated during inflammation?

Histamine, heparin, prostaglandins

What does the chemical signals released by cells during inflammation lead to?

Vessel dilation

What does vessel dilation accomplish?

Increases blood circulation to the area, brings in more nutrients and oxygen, removes waste products, attributes to the redness and warmth associated with inflammation

What leads to swelling and pain during inflammation?

The diffusion of mast cells

What eventually happens to the injured cells?

They break down

What does the break down of injured cells release?

Enzymes that destroy the cell and attack surrounding tissues

What is tissue destruction known as?

Necrosis

When does necrosis occur?

Several hours after the injury

What is pus?

Collection of debris, fluid, dead and dying cells, and necrotic tissue components

Abscess

Accumulation of pus in an enclosed tissue space

What happens when pus becomes trapped?

Creates an abscess

Which cells clean up pus?

Macrophages

What happens once the injury or infection has been cleaned up by macrophages?

The process of healing begins

What happens during tissue regeneration?

Fibrocytes move into the necrotic region, new cells are introduced to the area, collagen fibers are laid down, the fibers bind together to form scar tissue

Which types of tissues are capable of regenerating after injury?

Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, smooth muscle

Which types of tissues are not capable of regenerating after injury?

Skeletal tissue, cardiac tissue, neural tissue

How does tissue structure change with aging?

The speed and effectiveness of tissue repair decreases which is likely related to the hormonal changes that occur

What are some of the effects of aging on the body?

Thinning of epithelial and connective tissues, increased bruising and bone fragility, increased joint pain and broken bones, higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease, mental deterioration

Integument

The body's largest organ system

How much of the total body weight does the integument occupy

16%

Approximately how much area does the integument cover in the body?

1.5 to 2 m2

What are the two major components of the integument?

Cutaneous membrane, accessory structures

What is the cutaneous membrane subdivided into?

An outer epidermis, an inner dermis

What type of tissue is the epidermis?

stratified squamous epithelium

What type of tissue is the dermis?

connective tissue

What is the layer that is deep to the dermis?

Hypodermis

What is another name for the hypodermis?

Subcutaneous layer

What are the accessory structures of the skin

Hair, hair follicles, exocrine glands, nails

Where do the accessory structures of the skin originate?

Dermis, but they extend into the epidermis and protrude to the skin surface

What are the major functions of the skin?

Protection of underlying tissues and organs against impact, abrasion, fluid loss, and chemical attack; production of melanin, which protects underlying tissue from ultraviolet radiation; maintenance of normal body temperature through either insulation or

What are some of the side functions of the skin?

Production of keratin, which protects against abrasion and repels water; synthesis of vitamin D3, a steroid that is converted to calcitriol, a hormone important to normal calcium ion metabolism; storage of lipids in adipocytes in the dermis and in adipose

What is the epidermis consist of

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, which provides physical protection against microorganisms

Keratinocytes

Cells that dominate the epidermis

What do keratinocytes contain large amounts of?

Keratin

What are the five layers of the epidermis, from superficial to deep?

Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

Where do basal cells live?

Stratum basale

Stratum corneum

Covers the exposed surface of the skin; has 15 to 30 layers of keratinized cells; is water resistant; contains cells that are shed and replaced nearly every two weeks

Stratum lucidum

Layer located deep to the stratum corneum; covers the stratum granulosum; can only be found in thick skin

Stratum granulosum

Located superficial to the stratum spinosum; contains cells that have stopped dividing; consists of layers derived from the spinosum; its cells produce keratin, a tough fibrous protein

Keratinization

The formation of superficial, protective layer of keratin; occurs on mostly all exposed skin surfaces

Stratum basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis; attaches to the basement membrane; forms a tight bond between the epidermis and dermis; forms epidermal ridges; contains many basal cells that replace shed superficial cells

Besides basal cells, what are other specialized cells of the stratum basale?

Merkel cells, melanocytes

What is another name for Merkel cells?

Touch receptor cells

What are Merkel cells?

Tactile cells found in hairless areas; respond to touch by triggering the nervous system

Melanocytes

Cells scattered throughout the stratum basale; pigment-producing cells

Epidermal growth factor

A powerful peptide growth factor produced by glands (salivary and duodenum)

What are the functions of the epidermal growth factor?

Promoting the divisions of basal cells in the stratum basale and stratum spinosum; accelerating keratin production; stimulating epidermal repair; stimulating glandular secretion

What are the two pigments that influences skin color?

Melanin, carotene

What is melanin produced by?

Melanocytes

What is melanin stored in?

Intracellular vesicles, melanosomes

Where does carotene accumulate?

Epidermal cells, fatty tissue

What can carotene be converted to?

Vitamin A

Explain melanin's role in dermal circulation

Red oxygenated blood is the contributor; as blood vessels dilate, the skin reddens; as blood vessels constrict, the skin pales

Cyanosis

A bluish tint to the skin that may result from severe decreases in blood flow or oxygenation

In addition to melanin and carotene, what is another factor that can impact skin color?

Illness

Jaundice

Yellow skin color due to bile buildup

Vitiligo

Melanocyte loss (they become destroyed) causing loss of color

Addison's disease

Pituitary tissue causing skin darkening

Ultraviolet radiation

Produces vitamin D which is good only in small amounts; causes DNA damage and sunburn which can lead to wrinkles and cancer risk

What do the melanin produced by melanocytes provide protection against?

Sun damage

What does skin color result from?

Melanin production, not the number of melanocytes present

What is the active form of Vitamin D?

Calcitriol

What is vitamin D produced by?

Epidermal cells after sun exposure

Which organs convert vitamin D to calcitriol?

Liver, kidney

What could insufficient levels of calcium cause?

Increased risk of abnormal bone development, such as Rickets

Where is the dermis located?

Between the epidermis and subcutaneous layer

What does the dermis do?

Anchors the accessory structures

What are the two major components of the dermis?

Inner reticular layer, outer papillary layer

What type of tissue is the inner reticular layer made of?

Dense irregular tissue

What does the inner reticular layer consist of?

Large capillaries, lymphatics, nerves

What type of tissue is the outer papillary layer?

Areolar tissue

What does the outer papillary layer contain?

Dermal papillae projections

What is dermal strength and elasticity provided by?

Collagen, elastic fibers

Elastic fibers

Can stretch and recoil to their original length; provide flexibility

Collagen fibers

Very strong and resist stretching; limit flexibility to prevent tissue damage

Skin damage

May occur due to destructive effects of UV radiation; may occur from aging and hormones; leads to a permanent decrease in skin elasticity

How does skin innervation occur?

By numerous sensory neurons

What does the epidermis contain?

Sensory neurons to detect touch, pain and temperature

What does the dermis contain?

Sensory neurons to detect touch, pain and temperature as well as special receptors sensitive to light touch

What are the two types of special receptors sensitive to light touch in the dermis?

Meissner corpuscles, pacinian corpuscles

Meissner corpuscles

Helps to detect touch

Pacinian corpuscles

Helps to detect pressure and vibration