Final answer:
Peripheral noxious stimulation can cause 'central sensitization' in the central nervous system, a state of increased neuron sensitivity and hyperactivity that leads to stronger pain sensations or pain from normally non-painful stimuli.
Step-by-step explanation:
Peripheral noxious stimulation leads to changes in the central nervous system, collectively called central sensitization. This phenomenon reflects the increased sensitivity and hyperactivity of neurons in the central nervous system following peripheral injury or inflammation. This can result in heightened sensations of pain, or even the feeling of pain in response to stimuli that are not usually painful (allodynia). The somatic nervous system works in concert with the peripheral nervous system, which consists of sensory and motor nerves. These nerves transmit sensory and motor information to and from the spinal cord, linking the body and its extremities to the central nervous system for processing and response. A key player in this is the spinal cord, which carries these pain signals to the brain for interpretation, resulting in the conscious experience of pain.