Cold receptors are also called as

Frigid receptors

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Caloreceptors

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Cutaneous receptors

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The correct option is A Frigid receptors
Cold receptors also called as frigidoreceptors respond to low temperatures ranging from 10 $^{o}$ C to 20 $^{o}$ C. The cold receptors are stimulated in a person working in an air-conditioned room. The number of cold receptors is three to four times more than that of heat receptors.

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