Special receptors under your skin create the feelings of itch, touch, temperature, and pain.
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References
Biga, L., Dawson, S., Harwell, A., Hopkins, R., Kaufmann, J., LeMaster, M., . . . Runyeon, J. (n.d.). 13.1 Sensory Receptors. Retrieved July 14, 2020, from https://open.oregonstate.education/aandp/chapter/13-1-sensory-receptors/