Question

Alicia often travels from the very hot climate of South Africa to her native North America. Which sensory receptor helps her adjust to the change in the temperature of her surroundings?
Photoreceptors



Mechanoreceptors



Thermoreceptors

Answer 1

The right option is; Thermoreceptors

Thermoreceptors helps her adjust to the change in the temperature of her surroundings.

Thermoreceptors are specialized nerve cells that are sensitive to detect changes in heat energy (temperature). Thermoreceptors are found in every part of the skin. They detect heat and cold, therefore, they allow sensory reception within the body. The sensitivity of the skin to temperature changes is based on the number of thermoreceptors and where they are located.

Answer 2

Base on the question that asks to choose among the following choices that state the sensory receptor that help Alicia to adjust to the change in the temperature of her surroundings. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have question and further clarification