Imagine that scientists have developed an experimental medication that completely blocks the sensation of pain.This medication most likely targets
A)the amygdala.
B)the autonomic nervous system.
C)interneurons.
D)somatosensory nerves.

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The medication that blocks the sensation of pain most likely targets the somatosensory nerves, which are responsible for detecting painful stimuli and sending signals to the brain to register pain. By blocking these nerves, the medication would prevent the brain from receiving signals of pain, effectively removing the sensation of pain.

Imagine That Scientists Have Developed an Experimental Medication That Completely