Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve endings representa(n)________ in the negative feedback mechanism.

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The nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to changes in temperature act as receptors in the negative feedback mechanism. They detect changes in temperature and send signals to the control center, which then initiates responses to bring the body temperature back to its ideal value or homeostatic balance. The effector in this case would be the muscles and glands that respond to the control center's signals to either generate or release heat in order to regulate body temperature.

Some of the Nerve Endings in the Skin Are Sensitive