thermoreceptor Definition
a sensory receptor that responds to changes in temperature.
Using thermoreceptor: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thermoreceptor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Thermoreceptors in the skin send signals to the brain about changes in temperature.
Example
The thermoreceptors in the hypothalamus help regulate body temperature.
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Summary: thermoreceptor in Brief
A 'thermoreceptor' [thur-moh-ri-sep-ter] is a type of sensory receptor that responds to changes in temperature. These receptors are found in the skin and hypothalamus, and they send signals to the brain about changes in temperature.
