Why do you feel it immediately when something touches your feet, but does the pain of stubbing your toe take seconds to register?

Question

Why do you feel it immediately when something touches your feet, but does the pain of stubbing your toe take seconds to register?

In: Biology

Answer 1

“Pain from delayed injuries is sometimes masked temporarily by adrenaline, especially in traumatic accidents. In these cases, pain often sets in once the adrenaline and endorphins have receded to their normal levels.”