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This tag is for questions about the general anatomical features of human beings as opposed to the anatomy of non-human animals.

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If the brain has no pain receptors, how come you can get a headache?

Brain, indeed, cannot feel pain, as it lacks pain receptors (nociceptors). However, what you feel when you have a headache is not your brain hurting -- there are plenty of other areas in your head and …
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