In which of these ways do coldness receptors differ from heat receptors?A. Coldness receptors respond to a change in temperature, not to the absolute temperature.B. The response of a coldness receptor grows stronger and stronger until you find a warmer place.C. Coldness receptors also respond to certain chemicals, whereas heat receptors do not.D. Coldness receptors respond only to life-threatening levels of cold.

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In which of these ways do coldness receptors differ from heat receptors?
A. Coldness receptors respond to a change in temperature, not to the absolute temperature.
B. The response of a coldness receptor grows stronger and stronger until you find a warmer place.
C. Coldness receptors also respond to certain chemicals, whereas heat receptors do not.
D. Coldness receptors respond only to life-threatening levels of cold.

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In which of these ways do coldness receptors differ from heat receptors?
A. Coldness receptors respond to a change in temperature, not to the absolute temperature.
B. The response of a coldness receptor grows stronger 
and stronger until you find a warmer place.
C. Coldness receptors also respond to certain chemicals, 
whereas heat receptors do not.
D. Coldness receptors respond only to life-threatening 
levels of cold

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