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| − | '''Pain''' is the subjective interpretation of sensory input from the [[nervous system]], primarily from nociceptors (injury-specific receptors). It is your body's way of letting you know that you are injured or in danger of being injured, and has been shown to evoke a powerful [Pavlov|pavlovian] reaction, preventing the person from further exposing themselves to similar situations. | + | '''Pain''' is the subjective interpretation of sensory input from the [[nervous system]], primarily from nociceptors (injury-specific receptors). It is your body's way of letting you know that you are injured or in danger of being injured, and has been shown to evoke a powerful [[Pavlov|pavlovian]] reaction, preventing the person from further exposing themselves to similar situations. |
| − | As pain is a subjective sensation, causes of pain can range from true injury, to imagined or [neuropathic pain]. | + | As pain is a subjective sensation, causes of pain can range from true injury, to imagined or [[neuropathic pain]]. |
People who enjoy pain are called [[masochist]]s. | People who enjoy pain are called [[masochist]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 21:12, September 23, 2008
Pain is the subjective interpretation of sensory input from the nervous system, primarily from nociceptors (injury-specific receptors). It is your body's way of letting you know that you are injured or in danger of being injured, and has been shown to evoke a powerful pavlovian reaction, preventing the person from further exposing themselves to similar situations.
As pain is a subjective sensation, causes of pain can range from true injury, to imagined or neuropathic pain.
People who enjoy pain are called masochists. Template:Expand
