Temperature Detection and Thermoreceptors

Temperature Detection

• Humans detect temperature to maintain a body temperature of 98.6^
  \circ F (37^
  \circ C).
• Thermoreceptors: Sensory nerve endings under the skin that respond to temperature changes.
• Types of Thermoreceptors:
  • Warm Thermoreceptors: Respond to warming of the skin.
  • Cold Thermoreceptors: Respond to cooling of the skin.
• Sensation of Hotness: Occurs when nearby warm and cold thermoreceptors are stimulated simultaneously.