_______ are Free Nerve Endings That Allow Us to Recognize

Question

_______ are free nerve endings that allow us to recognize cold, cool, warm, and hot.
A) Photoreceptors
B) Mechanoreceptors
C) Nociceptors
D) Thermoreceptors

Accepted Answer

Thermoreceptors are specialized nerve endings that detect changes in temperature and allow us to differentiate between hot and cold sensations. They are crucial in maintaining body temperature and detecting dangerous temperatures that could potentially harm the body.