Asked by unicorn patato lover on Jul 14, 2024
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Nociceptors initiate the sensation of
A) smell.
B) pitch.
C) taste.
D) pain.
Nociceptors
Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli, sending pain signals to the brain in response to potentially damaging or dangerous conditions.
Pitch
The perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.
- Identify the role of nociceptors in initiating pain sensation.
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Himanshu Singh RathoreJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nociceptors are sensory receptors that specifically respond to painful stimuli, thus initiating the sensation of pain.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role of nociceptors in initiating pain sensation.