Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk
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Chapter 40.8, Problem 2CYL
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The reason why it is useful to have pain receptors.

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Pain is a feeling originated in the brain and produced when activated by pain receptors. Pain receptors are sensitive to pain stimuli are also termed as nociceptors.

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