Nociceptors have a protective function. What is that function?
A. avoidance of cold temperatures
B. avoidance of conditions that cause pain,
and thus bodily harm.
C. control of emotional outbursts
D. smoothing out pressure fluctuations (like in
cases of high blood pressure).
B
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What will be an ideal response?