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Certain painful stimuli activate neurons which release endorphins in the:
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
Carotid Baroreceptors
Sensory nerve endings located in the carotid artery that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
The ninth cranial nerve, responsible for sensory and motor functions in the throat and back of the tongue.
Sympathetic Nerve
The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during perceived threats.
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