Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

If you cut into a person's brain when they are awake, they will feel pain.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The brain itself does not contain pain receptors (nociceptors). While the meninges (outer membranes) and surrounding tissues have pain sensitivity, brain tissue can be surgically manipulated without causing pain to the patient. This allows certain brain surgeries to be performed on awake patients.

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