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kondaur [170]
3 years ago
10

What are nociceptors ? what is different about the 2 types of them ?

Biology
1 answer:
kogti [31]3 years ago
4 0
Nociceptors often referred to as your "pain receptors," are free nerve endings located all over the body, including the skin, muscles, joints, bones, and internal organs. .
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The main purpose of a nociceptor is to respond to damage to the body by transmitting signals to the spinal cord and brain. There are two types of nociceptor: A delta fibres: activated by high threshold mechanoreceptors. thinly myelinated. Unmyelinated C-fibres: activated by polymodal nociceptors(PMN) and respond to intense mechanical stimulation, high temperatures and irritant chemicals.
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