Essentially, the fiery capsaicin triggers
certain pain neurons, making the brain think that there is actually something burning the body and causing it to trigger reactions designed to cool things down.17
Not exact matches
Substance P works in the peripheral system by modulating the action of
certain proteins that control the ability of
pain - sensing
neurons to respond to «painful» stimuli.
In this latest research, we discovered that, in addition to its other functions, it's also required for the survival of
certain pain - sensing
neurons.»
Further research determined that
certain components of the cone snail venom, called conotoxins, targeted voltage-gated calcium channels, which, like sodium channels, handle communication between
pain - sensing
neurons and the brain.