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Somatosensory System: Pain
Experience of pain

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Adaptive Functions of Pain

The sensation of pain serves a crucial adaptive role by alerting an individual to injury. It motivates behavior to move away from the source of harm and encourages protective actions, such as being more gentle with an injured area, to prevent further damage and facilitate healing.

Updated 2026-06-20

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