What was the traditional belief about how mechanical pain is perceived?
Scientists discover new pain-sensing organ in the skin

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Through nerve cell endings with a protective layer
By temperature-sensitive nerve cells
Via a network of glial cells
Through sensitive nerve cell endings lacking a protective layer
2.
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What is the newly discovered sensory organ called?
Pain receptor organ
Nociceptive neural network
Glial sensory complex
Nociceptive glio-neural complex
3.
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Which type of stimuli is the nociceptive glio-neural complex most sensitive to?
Cold
Mechanical stimuli like pinpricks
Chemical stimuli
Heat
4.
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How did researchers test the functionality of the nociceptive glio-neural complex?
By applying electrical stimuli
By genetically modifying mice to respond to light
By using chemical irritants
By exposing mice to extreme temperatures
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What behavior did mice exhibit when the nociceptive glio-neural complex was stimulated by light?
Pain-indicative behaviors like lifting and licking their feet
No noticeable change
Aggressive behavior
Increased appetite
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