Chapter 10.2, Problem 10.3.2QC

Summary Introduction

To write:

The three types of nociceptors and describe that type of stimuli that excite them

Introduction:

The receptor gives response against chemicals discharged by smashed tissue is called nociceptor. Nociceptors are of three types:-

Thermal nociceptor which gives response against temperature

Chemical nociceptor which gives response against chemicals

Mechanical nociceptor which gives response against high pressure

The last one is Polymodal nociceptor which gives response against all above stimulus.