The ________________________ is a membrane ion channel on sensory neurons that responds to cold in the 8º to 28ºC range by producing a depolarization.

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The cold and menthol receptor is a membrane ion channel on sensory neurons that responds to cold in the 8º to 28ºC range by producing a depolarization. The capsaicin receptor is a receptor that responds to spicy or hot sensations, not cold. The two-point threshold is a measure of tactile acuity, not related to temperature perception. The pacinian corpuscle is a type of mechanoreceptor that detects pressure changes.

The ________________________ Is a Membrane Ion Channel on Sensory Neurons