Question

Why are open wounds more sensitive than non-damaged areas of skin?

A) Tuning chemicals around open wounds make pain receptors trigger more easily
B) The neurons in open wounds are damaged and can’t fire
C) There are more neurons in open wounds
D) The brain pays more attention to signals from a damaged area.

Answer 1

A) Tuning chemicals around open wounds make pain receptors trigger more easily.

Step-by-step explanation:

Open wounds release inflammatory chemicals that may trigger pain more easily such as histamines and bradykinin..