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Receptors which are sensitive to pain are known as

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Tangoreceptors
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Algesireceptors
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Frigidoreceptors
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Rheoreceptors
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Solution

The correct option is B Algesireceptors
Algesireceptor is a pain receptor, which is usually a bare nerve ending without any organized end organ, also called as nociceptor
Rheoreceptor is a pressure and movement sensitive receptor of fishes and aquatic amphibians stimulated by water currents
Tangoreceptor is cutaneous receptor that responds to touch and pressure.
Frigidoreceptor is a receptor stimulated by cold
So, the correct answer is 'Algesireceptors'

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