[Solved] Some scientific evidence makes a preliminary link between homosexuality and A) late sexual maturation. B) the age of an individual's first erotic experience. C) atypical prenatal hormones. D) early problems in relationships with parents. Free Nerve Endings: Sensory receptors found throughout most of the body that respond to pain, temperature, touch, and pressure. Nociceptors: Specialized sensory neurons that detect signals indicating potential harm and transmit pain signals to the brain. Tissue Damage: The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction. Cold Receptors: Sensory nerve endings that are responsive to decrease in temperature, found in the skin.