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 or 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 responds to heat and the two-point threshold refers to the minimum distance at which two points of contact on the skin can be perceived as two separate stimuli. The Pacinian corpuscle is a type of mechanoreceptor that responds to pressure and vibration.

The ________________________ Is a Membrane Ion Channel on Sensory Neurons