Intense Stimuli of Any Type That Results in Tissue Damage

Question

Intense stimuli of any type that results in tissue damage will activate:
A)mechanoreceptors.
B)thermoreceptors.
C)nociceptors.
D)photoreceptors.

Accepted Answer

Nociceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to intense stimuli of any type that result in tissue damage or potential tissue damage. They signal the brain to produce the sensation of pain, which prompts us to protect ourselves and take care of the affected area. Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure and touch; thermoreceptors respond to changes in temperature; and photoreceptors respond to light.