But humans are no slouches either.
We have…
- Mechanoreceptors that respond to pressure, vibration, and the joint angles change
- A vestibular system that monitors balance and angle changes
- Proprioceptors that clock the speed and rate of length-change of muscle spindles
- Thermoreceptors that register register warming or cooling
- Chemoreceptors that detect chemical changes, such as scent or taste, as well as changes in the bloodstream
- Nociceptors—part of the body’s alarm system—that sense threat and send signals of potential harm or distress
And that’s only a partial list.
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