Nociceptors are sensory receptors that enable the perception of
A) pitch.
B) pain.
C) phantom limb sensations.
D) the position and movement of body parts.

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Nociceptors are sensory receptors that are specifically designed to detect pain. They respond to noxious stimuli, such as extreme temperatures or mechanical pressure, and send signals to the brain that result in the sensation of pain. While other sensory receptors, such as those involved in proprioception (the sense of the position and movement of body parts) and kinesthesia (the sense of body movement), can also detect sensations that are uncomfortable or unpleasant, they are not specialized to detect pain specifically like nociceptors are. Additionally, phantom limb sensations are not directly related to nociceptors--they are the result of changes in the brain's representation of the body after amputation.

Nociceptors Are Sensory Receptors That Enable the Perception of