Sensory receptors that respond when body temperature is below normal are called

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Cold receptors specifically respond to temperatures below the body's normal temperature. Warm receptors, on the other hand, respond to temperatures above the body's normal temperature. Similarly, photoreceptors respond to a different type of sensory stimulus – light. Therefore, B and A are incorrect. D is incorrect because, as explained, there are specific receptors for detecting different temperature ranges.

Sensory Receptors That Respond When Body Temperature Is Below Normal