A person who has the condition CIPA is unable to feel pain or temperature. Which sensory receptors are affected by this condition?(1 point)
Responses
mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors
mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors
thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors
thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors
photoreceptors and thermoreceptors
photoreceptors and thermoreceptors
chemoreceptors and photoreceptors
thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors
The sensory receptors affected by the condition CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis) are thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors.
The correct answer is thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors.
To arrive at the answer, we need to understand the role of each type of sensory receptor.
Mechanoreceptors are responsible for detecting mechanical pressure and touch sensations. They are found in various parts of the body, such as the skin and internal organs. They help us feel sensations like pressure, vibration, and texture.
Thermoreceptors, on the other hand, are specialized receptors that detect changes in temperature. They are located in the skin and certain internal organs, and they allow us to perceive sensations of hot, cold, or warmth.
In the case of a person with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA) – a condition where an individual is unable to feel pain or temperature – both thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors are affected. This means that the person does not experience temperature changes, such as feeling hot or cold, nor can they sense mechanical pressure or touch sensations that would typically trigger pain responses.
Therefore, the correct answer is: thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors.