what stimulates nociceptors
A nociceptor is a sensory neuron (nerve cell) that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.This process, called nociception, usually causes the perception of pain.hemical nociceptors have TRP channels that respond to a wide variety of spices. The one that sees the most response and is very widely tested is Capsaicin. Other chemical stimulants are environmental irritants like acrolein, a World War I chemical weapon and a component of cigarette smoke.