Nociceptors are responsible for the perception of

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Nociceptors are sensory receptors that respond to potential tissue-threatening stimuli and are responsible for the perception of pain and itch. They are especially sensitive to thermal, mechanical, and chemical stimuli. While nociceptors are not directly responsible for the perception of skin stretch, they can indirectly signal the perception of stretch by responding to tissue damage or inflammation caused by stretching. Therefore, the best answer is D, as nociceptors are responsible for the perception of both pain and itch.

Nociceptors Are Responsible for the Perception of