Pain is to ________ as Cold is to ________

Question

Pain is to ________ as cold is to ________.
A) nociceptors; thermoreceptors
B) baroreceptors; chemoreceptors
C) baroreceptors; nociceptors
D) chemoreceptors; nociceptors
E) baroreceptors; thermoreceptors

Accepted Answer

Pain is detected by nociceptors, which are specialized sensory receptors that respond to tissue damage or potential tissue damage. Similarly, cold is detected by thermoreceptors, which are sensory receptors that respond to changes in temperature. Therefore, the best choice is A, as it correctly pairs the type of receptor with the sensation being detected.