Intense stimuli of any type that results in tissue damage will activate:
A) mechanoreceptors.
B) thermoreceptors.
C) nociceptors.
D) photoreceptors.

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Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to potentially damaging or harmful stimuli, such as intense heat, cold, or mechanical pressure. They are responsible for detecting and transmitting the sensation of pain to the brain, and are activated by noxious stimuli that can cause tissue damage. Mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and photoreceptors respond to different types of stimuli, but are not specifically designed to detect potentially harmful or noxious stimuli.

Intense Stimuli of Any Type That Results in Tissue Damage