Which receptor is associated with the perception of pain?
A)thermoreceptor
B)chemoreceptor
C)nociceptor
D)photoreceptor

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Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain. These signals are interpreted as pain. Thermoreceptors, chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors are not specifically associated with the perception of pain.

Which Receptor Is Associated with the Perception of Pain