Sensory receptors in the skin that, when activated, cause us to feel pain, found in both the epidermis and dermis, are known as ______.

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Nociceptors are the sensory receptors in the skin that detect pain. They are found in both the epidermis and dermis and are activated by noxious stimuli such as extreme heat or cold, pressure, or chemical irritants. Pain detectors and analgesic detectors are not accurate terms for these receptors, and kautoreceptors is not a recognized term for any type of sensory receptor.

Sensory Receptors in the Skin That, When Activated, Cause Us