Question

Nociceptors differ from other nerve receptors in the body in what way?

a) They transmit only thermal stiμli.
b) They play no role in the inflammatory response.
c) They adapt very little to continual pain response.
d) They inhibit the infiltration of neutrophils and eosinophils.

Answer 1

Nociceptors are specialized nerve receptors that respond to potentially damaging stimuli and exhibit little adaptation to continual pain, differentiating them from other types of sensory receptors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nociceptors differ from other nerve receptors in the body in that they adapt very little to continual pain response. Unlike thermoreceptors which are activated by temperature changes, nociceptors respond to a variety of potentially damaging stimuli such as mechanical, chemical, or thermal stimuli that exceed certain thresholds.

For instance, capsaicin, found in spicy foods, binds to nociceptors and can be used as a topical analgesic in products like Icy Hot™ because it decreases the ability of other stimuli to elicit pain sensations.