This document summarizes the sense of touch. It discusses the different types of nerve endings in the skin that allow us to feel temperature, pressure, and pain. The skin has three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The sense of touch works through nerve endings in the skin, with the most located in fingertips, tongue, and lips. When something extremely hot or painful is touched, the brain quickly signals the arm to move away. Key terms about the body, nerves, and touch sensations are also defined.