Pain, especially intense sensations, is unpleasant and sometimes difficult for a person to cope with. Nevertheless, pain detection is essential for human survival. Explain how pain detection is necessary for a person's survival

What will be an ideal response?


Sensory receptors that detect pain are sensing potential deviations from homeostatic conditions. Specifically, sensory receptors have detected that either cell or tissue damage has occurred or certain stimuli that are present could evoke damage if not avoided. These sensory messages allow the body to avoid the stimuli and/or begin the process of tissue repair.

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