Which of the following facts about detecting pain is FALSE?
A) women have adapted the ability to withstand more intense pain than men, due to the need to deliver children
B) in some areas of the body, women have twice as many pain receptors as men
C) distraction and breathing techniques can help individuals withstand more intense pain
D) pain sensations travelling along the slow pathway can be somewhat prevented by activating the fast pathway using touch

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There is no evidence to suggest that women have adapted to withstand more intense pain than men due to childbirth. In fact, studies have found no significant difference in pain tolerance between men and women overall.

Which of the Following Facts About Detecting Pain Is FALSE