Question 18 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature. When she enters the cooler building, they signal that her body is getting cold, prompting her to shiver and put on a sweater. Mechanoreceptors detect touch or pressure, chemoreceptors detect chemicals, and nociceptors detect pain.
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