Comments and insights on the name Merit: | Edit. Merit is more commonly seen as a male name, but it fits the pattern of virtue names that are traditionally female (e.g. Hope, Faith, Charity). My daughter (b. 2009) has this as a middle name. Merit is my first name.
Thermogenics are a popular class of dietary supplements commonly used in weight loss programs. By definition, a thermogenic increases metabolic rate by slightly raising body temperature.
Thermoreceptors: Warm and Cold Fibers. Our ability to detect temperature changes originates from two types of specialized receptors called thermoreceptors. Similar to pain receptors, these link to free nerve endings and are specific for both warm and cold stimuli.