_______ are free nerve endings that allow us to recognize cold, cool, warm, and hot.

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Thermoreceptors are sensory receptors located in the skin and other tissues that detect changes in temperature. They allow us to recognize cold, cool, warm, and hot sensations. Examples of thermoreceptors include free nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to changes in temperature. Tactile receptors (A) detect pressure, vibration, and touch. Nociceptors (C) are pain receptors that detect tissue damage, while proprioceptors (D) detect changes in body position and movement.

_______ Are Free Nerve Endings That Allow Us to Recognize