Nociceptor
A
nociceptor
is a
sensory receptor
that responds only after a high level of stimuli or a level enough to hurt the individual. When they are activated they can generate a
reflex
and
pain
.
Location
Nociceptors are
dendrites
at the end of
neurons
.
Functions
Nociceptors respond to intense mechanical deformation, excessive heat, and many chemicals.
See also
Mechanoreceptor
Reflex
Sensory system
Thermoreceptor
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