Which receptor type helps a gymnast to know when to unfold from a back flip?
A) proprioreceptors
B) photoreceptors
C) chemoreceptors
D) thermoreceptors
E) nociceptors

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Proprioceptors are specialized sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints. They provide the central nervous system with information needed to maintain muscle tone and perform complex coordinated movements, such as knowing when to unfold from a back flip.

Which Receptor Type Helps a Gymnast to Know When to Unfold