What are nociceptors?

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Nociceptors are sensory nerve fibers that are involved in producing the sensation of pain. They are found throughout the body, including on the skin, in internal organs, and in muscle tissue. When they are activated by painful stimuli, they signal the brain to create the experience of pain. A and B are incorrect because they describe other types of sensory receptors (in the cochlea and muscles/joints) that are not involved in pain perception. D is completely unrelated to the question.

What Are Nociceptors