Question

Cold receptors are also called as

• A. Frigid receptors
• B. Caloreceptors
• C. Nociceptors
• D. Cutaneous receptors

Answer 1

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.