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Physiology Physiology of Pain 926b1297

Which of the following is an impoant functional parameter of pain receptors?

A
Exhibit little or no adaptation
B
Not affected by muscle tension
C
Signal only flexion at joint capsules
D
Can voluntarily be inhibited
High-Yield Explanation
Pain receptors exhibit little or no functional adaptation. Its impoance is that it allows the pain to keep the person apprised of a tissue-damaging stimulus as long as it persists.

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