thermoreceptor
IPA: θɝmɔrisˈɛptɝ
noun
- (biology) A nerve cell that is sensitive to changes in temperature
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Examples of "thermoreceptor" in Sentences
- Thermoreceptors in the skin help us detect changes in temperature
- These specialized nerve endings allow us to feel both heat and cold
- When the temperature drops, thermoreceptors send signals to the brain, prompting a response
- The body relies on thermoreceptors to maintain its core temperature during extreme weather
- Scientists study thermoreceptors to better understand how our bodies perceive thermal sensations
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