ELI5- Why do our bodies perceive ambient temperatures with pain? Like the cold hurts

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So I want to understand why exactly our bodies say the outside cold hurts and why the hot temperatures feel nice up to an extent then it hurts but also just feels more uncomfortable. I understand the direct touch aspect but not ambient.
So I understand the evolutionary need for it but I want to know the science. What is going on in your body that makes the cold hurt

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Senses are old, while being smart is new. Pain needs to make even the dumbest animal understand that it needs to get away from what causes it.

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