Asked by Charlanta Anescar-Desrosiers on May 26, 2024
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Nociceptors initiate the sensation of
A) color.
B) pitch.
C) taste.
D) pain.
Nociceptors
Specialized sensory receptors that detect pain and are activated by potentially harmful stimuli.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Discern the function of sensory processes (observing, feeling, hearing, tasting, sniffing) in constructing perceptions.
Verified Answer
PK
Paula KowalskiMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nociceptors are sensory receptors that initiate the sensation of pain in response to potentially harmful stimuli.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the function of sensory processes (observing, feeling, hearing, tasting, sniffing) in constructing perceptions.
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