Justin, Sophie, and Lindsey are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing a scenario where a person accidentally touches a hot stove and immediately pulls their hand away. They are trying to understand the role of ‘nociceptors’ in this scenario. Can you help them understand the function of nociceptors in the perception of pain?
A. Is it to interpret pain signals?
B. Or to send signals to the brain?
C. Maybe to regulate neurotransmitters?
D. Or to convert stimuli into electrical signals?
Select your answer:
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