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Pain Reflex Explained: Neurotransmitters Brain & Endocrine Response
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If a person accidentally touches a pan filled with hot water on the stove, they will immediately move their hand away from the hot pan before yelling out in pain. Use the following terms to explain what is involved in this reaction.
• Neurotransmitters
• The endocrine system
• Thalamus
• Amygdala
• Sensory cortex
• Pain reflex
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If a person accidentally touches a pan filled with hot water on the stove, they will immediately move their hand away from the hot pan before yelling out in pain. Use the following terms to explain what is involved in this reaction.
• Neurotransmitters
• The endocrine system
• Thalamus
• Amygdala
• Sensory cortex
• Pain reflex
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Neurotransmitters: Neurotransmitters are chemical signals released by nerves to communicate with other nerve cells. When the person touches the hot pan, the heat triggers receptors in the skin, sending a signal to the brain via neurotransmitters.
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Pain Reflex Explained: Neurotransmitters Brain & Endocrine Response
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This video explores how sensory receptors neurotransmitters and various brain structures work together to detect and react to pain all within a fraction of a second. Dive deep into the role of the sensory cortex spinal cord thalamus amygdala and endocrine system in our immediate and automatic response to potential harm.