pain Flashcards
1
Q
what do free nerve endings detect?
A
warmth, cold, and pain
2
Q
what are the two types of free nerve endings?
A
- thermal/mechanical receptors
- polymodal receptors
3
Q
which myelinated receptors detect sharp, prickling pain?
A
thermal/mechanical receptors
4
Q
which unmyelinated receptors detect searing, diffusing pain?
A
polymodal receptors
5
Q
what is nociceptive pain?
A
damaged tissue releases chemicals that activate free nerve endings in the skin
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