Receptors in our skin that respond to mild irritants by producing itch sensations are known as ______.

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Receptors in our skin that respond to mild irritants by producing itch sensations are known as pruriceptors. Option A, itch modules, is not a scientific term. Option B, endemic nociceptors, refers to receptors that respond to painful stimuli, not itch. Option D, analgesics, are substances that relieve pain, but do not have a direct relationship to itch receptors.

Receptors in Our Skin That Respond to Mild Irritants by Producing