Cross section of human skin.

Name	Funtion
Pain receptor	Lie very close to the skin surface to detect even a slight pain.
Heat receptor	Sensitive to heat and is able to detect the temperature when it is hotter than usual.
Touch receptor	Detect any light touches and identify the texture of an object.
Pressure receptor	Lie deep within the skin and detect any forceful pressure against the skin.
Cold receptor	Sensitive to cold and is able to detect the temperature when it is colder than usualy.