The perception of both pain and changes in skin temperature are largely mediated by
A) free nerve endings.
B) Pacinian corpuscles.
C) nociceptors.
D) temperoceptors.
E) red corpuscles.

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Free nerve endings are responsible for detecting pain and changes in temperature. Nociceptors are also involved in the perception of pain but do not detect changes in temperature. Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure and vibration, while temperoceptors are not a recognized type of sensor. Red corpuscles are not involved in sensation.

The Perception of Both Pain and Changes in Skin Temperature