About The Medical Condition Thermoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

Thermoreceptor Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Thermoreceptor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Thermoreceptor?

Cellular receptors which mediate the sense of temperature. Thermoreceptors in vertebrates are mostly located under the skin. In mammals there are separate types of thermoreceptors for cold and for warmth and NOCICEPTORS which detect cold or heat extreme enough to cause pain.

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