Definition of Pain and Types

Pain threshold is related to chronic pain, while pain tolerance is related to acute pain.

Pain threshold is the duration of pain a person can endure, while pain tolerance refers to the sudden onset of pain.

Pain threshold is subjective, while pain tolerance is objective.

Pain threshold refers to the maximum amount of pain an individual can tolerate, while pain tolerance is the amount of pain required to feel pain. (correct)

Acute pain is short-term and resolves with healing, while chronic pain continues beyond the expected recovery period. (correct)

Acute pain lasts beyond the recovery period, while chronic pain resolves quickly.

Acute pain has a slow onset, while chronic pain has a sudden onset.

Acute pain only occurs in cases of severe trauma, while chronic pain occurs gradually over time.

Acute pain

Chronic malignant pain (correct)

Chronic nonmalignant pain

Pain threshold classification

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