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A neuron that is activated when a mosquito lands on your arm

A neuron that is activated when a mosquito lands on your arm
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The spinal neurons involved in the tingling sensation caused by a light touch are different from those transmitting pain or a 'chemical' itch, the latter elicited by a mosquito bite or a skin wound that is healing.
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