Nociceptors Have a Protective Function

question 49

Multiple Choice

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 (as in cases of high blood pressure)

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