The following detects infrared energy (heat)

chemoreceptors

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photoreceptors

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mechanoreceptors

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thermoreceptors

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Solution

The correct option is B thermoreceptors
(A)Chemoreceptor - Receptor that responds to chemicals.
(B)Photoreceptor - Receptor that responds to light.
(C)Mechanoreceptor - Receptor that responds to pressure, position, acceleration.
(D)Thermoreceptor -Receptor that responds to heat.
So, the correct option is 'Thermoreceptor'.

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