Temperature is detected by ___.

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Temperature is detected by transient receptor potential ion channels, separate cold and warmth receptors, and free nerve endings. Transient receptor potential ion channels, also known as thermoTRP channels, are a class of ion channels that respond to temperature changes. Separate cold and warmth receptors are responsible for detecting changes in temperature, with cold receptors detecting a decrease in temperature and warmth receptors detecting an increase in temperature. Free nerve endings, located in the skin and other tissues, respond to changes in temperature and transmit signals to the central nervous system. Therefore, all of the above options are involved in the detection of temperature.

Temperature Is Detected by ___