- Pain is sensed by specialized nerve endings called nociceptors. - While the brain processes pain signals received from other parts of the body, the brain tissue itself is insensitive to pain. - Structures surrounding the brain, such as the meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord), blood vessels in the brain, and cranial nerves, do contain pain receptors, which is why headaches are felt.
Which one of the following organs will not feel any pain on being pricked by a needle?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Nervous System (Central Nervous System (CNS): Brain – Structure, Divisions (Forebrain, Midbrain, Hindbrain), and Functions)
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