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thermosensitivity

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thermosensitivity
the central perception of temperature is located in the anterior hypothalamus (preoptic region) and in the spinal cord. The preoptic sensitivity is the more important in mammals, the spinal cord center in birds.


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The decrease takes place in the temperature range of 20-4-[degree]C, possibly, because of the thermosensitivity of the nanogel particles.
Thermosensitivity of the lobster, Homarus americanus, as determined by cardiac assay.
Written by a renowned author with extensive teaching experience, the book covers, in six parts, the general features of sensory systems, the mechanosenses, the chemosenses, the senses which detect electromagnetic radiation, other sensory systems including pain, thermosensitivity and some of the minority senses and, finally, provides an outline and discussion of philosophical implications.
 
 
 
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