Why is regional infection or inflammation of the skin usually very painful?
Inflammation of the skin is painful because sensory receptors are abundant in the skin. Changes associated with swelling stimulate the sensory receptors, resulting in a painful sensation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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