MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A classical model of the sensory system states that thermoreceptors (e.g., thermoTRPs) in skin nerve endings are sensors that transform temperature into the firing rate codes that are sent to the brain, where the codes are decoded as “cold” by a labeled line theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -A thermoreceptor is a sensory receptor or, more accurately, the receptive portion of a sensory neuron that codes absolute and relative changes in temperature, primarily within the innocuous range.

Detailed explanation-3: -A thermoreceptor is a non-specialised sense receptor, or more accurately the receptive portion of a sensory neuron, that codes absolute and relative changes in temperature, primarily within the innocuous range.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thermoreceptors are important for detecting temperature so that the body can correct for any major changes. If the skin detects increased heat, then this will lead to sweating, which will cool the body. Likewise, if the skin detects cold temperatures, then the body will shiver, which increases heat.