Sensory Receptors That Monitor the Position of Joints are Called

Question

Sensory receptors that monitor the position of joints are called
A)nociceptors.
B)chemoreceptors.
C)thermoreceptors.
D)baroreceptors.
E)proprioceptors.

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptors are sensory receptors that monitor the position and movement of joints, giving us a sense of body position and allowing us to coordinate movement. Nociceptors detect pain, chemoreceptors detect chemicals, thermoreceptors detect temperature, and baroreceptors detect changes in pressure.