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the sense of touch, or somatosensation, is a fundamental sensory system that allows humans and animals to perceive physical contact with their environment. this complex network involves specialized receptors distributed throughout the skin that detect pressure, temperature, pain, vibration, and texture. these receptors convert mechanical and thermal stimuli into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for interpretation.
touch plays a vital role in human development, particularly in infancy, where tactile stimulation promotes healthy
research in haptics, the study of touch, continues to reveal new insights about this sensory system's impact