In the context of the skin senses,which of the following is true of pain receptors?
A)They are present only in the skin.
B)They differ anatomically for different physical stimuli.
C)They respond not only to physical stimuli,but also to chemical stimuli.
D)They have a lower threshold for firing than receptors for temperature and touch.

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Pain receptors, also known as nociceptors, respond to both physical stimuli (such as pressure, temperature, or cutting) and chemical stimuli (such as those released from damaged tissue or inflammation). Unlike receptors for temperature and touch, pain receptors have a lower threshold for firing, which allows for rapid detection of potentially harmful or damaging stimuli.

In the Context of the Skin Senses,which of the Following