Multiple choice general knowledge

The brain feels _________ pain compared to the rest of the body.

  1. No

  2. More

  3. Less

  4. the same amount of
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Explanation

The brain itself lacks pain receptors (nociceptors), so it cannot feel pain directly. This is why brain surgery can be performed on awake patients. However, the brain processes pain signals from the rest of the body, and surrounding tissues like meninges can cause headaches.

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