Which of the following are special receptors that initiate the sense of pain?
A) chemoreceptors
B) mechanoreceptors
C) nociceptors
D) thermoreceptors

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Nociceptors are specialized nerve endings that detect painful stimuli, such as hot or cold temperatures, mechanical pressure, or chemical irritants. They transmit signals through the nervous system, leading to the sensation of pain. Chemoreceptors respond to chemical stimuli, mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli, and thermoreceptors respond to temperature changes, but these do not specifically initiate the sense of pain.

Which of the Following Are Special Receptors That Initiate the Sense