What causes physical pain? Why do cuts hurt?

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What is it that makes a cut in your skin feel painful? Such as a paper cut or a cut with a knife. Why does this register as pain?

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A cut exposes the nerve to air, that triggers a strong pain response. Covering the wound can reduce the pain quickly, using something air tight like a liquid bandage can in some cases reduce felt pain to almost zero.

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