Why does the brain, despite being a very vital organ, not have any pain receptors?

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Why does the brain, despite being a very vital organ, not have any pain receptors?

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Why would it? There are lots of pain receptors around the skull so you know when your head has been damaged, pain can hinder function and you don’t want to stop the brain functioning.

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