What Layer of the Skin Contains the Cold Thermoreceptors

question 74

Multiple Choice

What layer of the skin contains the cold thermoreceptors?

• A)Stratum lucidum
• B)Dermis
• C)Stratum basale
• D)Stratum corneum
• E)Hypodermis

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Definitions:

Allocortex

Part of the cerebral cortex (“outer bark”), composed of three or four layers; plays a role in controlling motivational and emotional states as well as in certain forms of memory.

Cingulate Gyrus

A curved fold covering the corpus callosum, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.

Hippocampal Formation

The hippocampal formation is a complex brain structure integral to memory processing, navigation, and spatial orientation, primarily located within the temporal lobe.

Releasing Hormones

Hormones produced by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.