Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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The location of superficial pain in the abdominal wall.

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Visceral sensory neurons are capable of sensing pain, stretch, and temperature in the visceral organs. Free nerve endings are the receptors that are localized throughout the visceral organs for detecting these parameters. It is difficult to determine the precise location of these visceral sensations.

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