With a broken bone, pain can be caused if the damaged area is touched or moved. How would bumping an area of skin nearby a broken bone affect the stimulation of the nociceptors in this area?
A) stimulation will be adapted to and pain will no longer be felt
B) stimulation will increase the strength of the action potentials fired
C) stimulation will decrease the intensity of pain felt
D) stimulation will increase the intensity of pain felt

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Bumping an area of skin nearby a broken bone can increase the intensity of pain felt because nociceptors in the damaged area are already sensitized, and any stimulation in the surrounding areas can further activate these nociceptors, leading to an increased sensation of pain.

With a Broken Bone, Pain Can Be Caused If the Damaged