1
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Sebaceous gland
A
Secretes oily antimicrobial substance
2
Q
Arrector pilli muscle
A
Tiny muscle attached to base of hair follicle - generates heat when body is cold by standing on end
3
Q
Meissner’s corpuscle
A
Responsible for transmitting sensations of fine, touch and vibration
4
Q
Pacinian corpuscle
A
Detects transient pressure and high frequency vibration
5
Q
Sweat gland
A
Regulates body temperature through thermoregulation and excretion
6
Q
Hair follicle
A
Produces hair which acts as a sensitive touch receptor
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