What are the pressure, pain and temperature receptors in the skin?

The pressure, pain and temperature receptors in the skin are generally known as the cutaneous receptors. These receptors are located in the dermis or epidermis, which are the two layers of the skin.

Cutaneous receptors are responsible for translating pain, pressure and temperature. The receptors are farther categorized according to their anatomical structure and the type of electrical signals they send through nerve fibers. These receptors receive external data and translate in a way that the human body can better understand. They enable human beings to determine whether the skin is under too much pressure or if environmental temperatures rise or drop.