Temperature Receptors
Also known as: Thermoreceptors
Description
Sensory Receptors are a type of Sensory Receptor located in the Skin.
Biological Function of Temperature Receptors
Nervous System
Sensory Receptors detect (are sensitive to) the Temperature of the outside environment and transmit Nerve Impulses relating to Temperature to the Hypothalamus.
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