Multireceptive neurones are found in the spinal dorsal horn and may be projection neurones
and/or interneurones for polysynaptic reflexes. The cutaneous receptive field of a
multireceptive neurone exhibits a gradient of sensitivity with the centre responding to any
mechanical stimulus, including hair movements and light touch, while the periphery
responds only to noxious stimuli. These neurones also receive signals from viscera, muscles
and joints. This convergence of inputs means that multireceptive neurones are continuously …