#nociceptors

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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why do people love spicy food even when it hurts to eat it?

Capsaicin triggers TRPV1 nociceptors, producing a burning sensation and autonomic defenses like tearing, sweating, and nasal discharge rather than a taste response.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Smash or Burn: How Our Body Distinguishes Pain

The spinal cord differentiates between types of pain before the brain registers the injury, potentially impacting chronic pain treatment.
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