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Nervous System > Peripheral Nervous System > Sensory Receptor Cells > Nociceptors
Cells > Neurons > Neurons, Afferent > Sensory Receptor Cells > Nociceptors
Nervous System > Neurons > Neurons, Afferent > Sensory Receptor Cells > Nociceptors

Preferred term

Nociceptors  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Neuron, Nociceptive
  • Neurons, Nociceptive
  • Nociceptive Neuron
  • Nociceptive Neurons
  • Pain Receptor
  • Pain Receptors
  • Receptors, Pain

Scope note

  • Peripheral AFFERENT NEURONS which are sensitive to injuries or pain, usually caused by extreme thermal exposures, mechanical forces, or other noxious stimuli. Their cell bodies reside in the DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA. Their peripheral terminals (NERVE ENDINGS) innervate target tissues and transduce noxious stimuli via axons to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009619

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