An example of a sensory neuron is one that leads from a pain receptor in the finger to the spinal cord. A pin can be pressed against the skin without eliciting a response from the pain receptor. However, if the pin is jabbed into the finger, the pain receptor may be stimulated and the finger would quickly withdrawn through a reflex arc.  How do we sense different types of pain (very painful vs. not painful at all)? Using what you understand about threshold potentials and the all-or-none principle, explain how it is possible to sense different levels of pain.    question is in bold

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