Topic 4B Module 2 Temperature and pain senses
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1 Module Overview
2 Module Objectives
3 The somatosensory system
4 Types and distribution of receptors
1. 4.1 The TRP channels in temperature sensing
5 Signalling temperature
1. 5.1 Changes in temperature affect activity in cold and warmth receptors
2. 5.2 Temperature sensations are relative
6 Nocireception isn't only determined by damaging input
7 Receptors and their distribution
1. 7.1 Responses of nociceptor fibres
2. 7.2 Ion channels in pain
8 Linking perception of pain to receptors
1. 8.1 Why chillies burn
9 Damaged skin areas become hyper-sensitive
10 Visceral receptors
11 Can pain be measured?
12 Test your knowledge

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