You feel a cool breeze on your skin. Though a variety of mechanisms are involved in this sensation, it is probably most due to the function of ___________________ in peripheral sensory neurons.

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TRPM8 is the ion channel most associated with the sensation of cool temperatures on the skin. It is activated by cool temperatures and menthol, contributing to the feeling of coolness.

You Feel a Cool Breeze on Your Skin