Most painful experiences are caused by __________ that activates __________ receptors.
A) pressure on the skin; olfactory
B) pressure on the skin; haptic
C) damage to the skin; olfactory
D) damage to the skin; haptic

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Painful experiences are usually caused by damage to the skin, which activates haptic receptors (pain receptors aka nociceptors) that signal the brain to produce the sensation of pain. Pressure on the skin typically triggers haptic receptors as well, but it can also activate other receptors that create tactile sensations rather than pain. Olfactory receptors are responsible for our sense of smell and are not involved in processing pain.

Most Painful Experiences Are Caused by __________ That Activates __________

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