Pain Receptors, Known as _______, Respond to Stimuli That Could

Question

Pain receptors, known as _______, respond to stimuli that could damage the body.
A) chemoreceptors
B) nociceptors
C) photoreceptors
D) mechanoreceptors

Accepted Answer

Nociceptors specifically respond to stimuli that could potentially damage the body, including thermal, chemical, and mechanical stimuli that are perceived as painful. Chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli, photoreceptors respond to light, and mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli such as pressure, vibration, and touch.