Which of the following receptors is incorrectly paired with what it senses?

Chemoreceptors - chemicals

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Photoreceptors - pain

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Thermoreceptors - heat

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Nociceptors - pain

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Solution

The correct option is B Photoreceptors - pain
Chemoreceptors are receptors that detect chemicals.
Thermoreceptors are present on skin that detects the temperature of the surrounding.
Nocireceptors are receptors for pain which are located in different parts like muscles, bladder, gut, joints, etc.
Photoreceptors are pigment present in an eye that detect colours.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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