Pain, an unpleasant, distressing sensation associated with the actual or potential damage to tissues, is categorized into two main types - nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain. Nociceptive pain is caused by the activation of peripheral nerve endings by stimuli that are nearly of or exceed harmful intensity, and commonly manifest as burning or aching sensations. The Animated Atlas of Nociceptive Pain contains informative visuals on different types of nociceptors, nociceptive pain types, mechanism of pain signal transmission, pain mediators and modulators, represented through captivating and realistic animations.
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