I was wondering... is pain an accurate descriptor of how much damage is actually being done? Obviously, there are different types of pain, such as aches, bruises, and burns. From my experience, burns seem to be the most painful, but I don't know if I can say those are more severe than some of the cuts I've sustained.
Obviously, I don't want to test this. That'll have to wait until I'm old enough to drink. However, the process of pain is kind of a blurry subject for me, so I was wondering what it's basic function, when you consider how we experience it.