Why Do We Get Brain Freeze?

Words to Know

**Nerve**

A tiny wire in your body that carries messages to your brain

"A nerve carries the cold message from your mouth."

**Blood vessel**

A tiny tube that carries blood through your body

"Blood vessels in your mouth squeeze when it's cold."

**Referred pain**

Pain you feel in one spot that actually started somewhere else

"Brain freeze is referred pain — it starts in your mouth, not your forehead."

**Palate**

The roof of your mouth

"Cold drinks touch your palate first."

**Signal**

A message sent through your body to your brain

"A pain signal zips up to your brain super fast."

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