What are nerve endings that respond to tissue injury or noxious stimulation that produce sensations of pain?

A. Tactile corpuscles
B. Free nerve endings
C. Merkel discs
D. Lamellated corpuscles
E. Nociceptors


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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