How are touch and pain processed by the cerebral cortex?
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Activation of sensory receptors: Touch and pain sensations begin with the activation of sensory receptors in the skin, muscles, and other tissues. For touch, these receptors are called mechanoreceptors, which respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. For pain, Show more…
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