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The Brain and Spinal Cord — Unit test

Question 6 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Ore is feeling cold, and he is clenching his fists together to stay warmer. He then releases his grip a little bit because he feels that it is too tight. Which two particular sensory receptors are activated through this experience?

Answer
A
proprioceptors and mechanoreceptors
B
thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors
C
mechanoreceptors and nociceptors
D
nociceptors and proprioceptors

Explanation

Feeling cold activates thermoreceptors, which detect temperature changes. Clenching the fists creates pressure and touch sensations detected by mechanoreceptors, so the two receptors are thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors.

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