Which One of the Following is an INCORRECT Match of Receptor

Question

Which one of the following is an INCORRECT match of receptor and example?
A) chemoreceptor-taste
B) mechanoreceptor-hearing
C) nociceptor-equilibrium
D) thermoreceptor-cold
E) photoreceptor-vision

Accepted Answer

Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to painful stimuli, while equilibrium receptors are responsible for detecting changes in body position and movement. Therefore, the match of nociceptor and equilibrium is incorrect.