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maryury duque
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
In response to a harmful stimulus,________ initiate neural impulses leading to the sensation of pain.
A) olfactory bulbs.
B) nociceptors.
C) the semicircular canals.
D) vestibular sacs.
Nociceptors
Specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and potentially damaging conditions, signaling the sensation of pain.
Harmful Stimulus
A dangerous or damaging external factor or event that elicits a response from a living organism.
Vestibular Sacs
Sensory organs located in the inner ear that contribute to balance and spatial orientation by detecting linear accelerations and gravity.
- Explain the physiological mechanisms involved in pain perception and the factors that influence it.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the physiological mechanisms involved in pain perception and the factors that influence it.