Nociceptors:a

may be thermal, mechanical, or even chemical.
b. always result in the perception of pain.
c. transmit signals directly to interneurons in the brain when stimulated.
d. are immune to sensitization.
e. are insensitive to endogenous opiates, but can be suppressed by synthetic forms.


A

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