All of the Following Are True of Nociceptors Except One

question 13

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of nociceptors except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A)They respond to stimuli that may cause tissue damage
• B)They consist of free nerve endings
• C)They can be activated by excessive stimuli from other sensations
• D)They are found in virtually every body tissue except the brain
• E)They adapt very rapidly

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