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Stimulation of nociceptive receptors within the trigeminal nerve might produce a perception of
A) intensely sweet.
B) intensely sour.
C) quite salty.
D) peppery hot.
E) bitter.
Answer:
D) peppery hot.
Step-by-step explanation:
Nociceptive receptors also called nocireceptors which can be found across nerve endings of the skin into the deep tissues. These receptors examine signals from injurious tissues and indeirectly responds to them.
The trigeminal nerve is a cranial nerve innervated into facial mucosa which sends information in contact with stimulus. It functions in perception of touch or pain, when being stimulated (i.e nociceptive receptors) within the trigeminal nerve, a peppery hot response is usually perceived.