kylmäaistimusten
Kylmäaistimusten, a Finnish term, translates directly to "cold sensations" or "feelings of cold" in English. It refers to the subjective experience of perceiving coldness, which can range from mild discomfort to intense pain depending on the intensity and duration of exposure to low temperatures. This sensation is mediated by specialized sensory receptors in the skin called thermoreceptors, specifically a subtype known as cold thermoreceptors.
These receptors, primarily the TRPM8 ion channel, are activated by a decrease in temperature. When activated,
The sensation of cold is crucial for survival as it alerts individuals to potentially dangerous environmental