Proprioception Is

Question

Proprioception is
A) detected by nociceptors
B) a sense of position or orientation
C) detected by free nerve endings
D) a sense of pain

Accepted Answer

Proprioception is the sense of position and orientation of one's body in space, and is detected by proprioceptors in muscles, tendons, and joints. It is not detected by nociceptors or free nerve endings, which are responsible for detecting pain and touch, respectively.