10 Questions
Which neurotransmitter plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses from the site of damage to the spinal cord?
Cholecystokinin
What is the conscious experience of pain known as?
Perception
What characterizes neuropathic pain experienced by amputees?
Sharp and burning
Which type of pain is often associated with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress?
Idiopathic pain
What do opioids primarily act on in the brain to block pain sensation?
Opiate receptors
Which receptor is thought to play a role in the euphoria produced by selected opiates?
Sigma receptors
Which receptor is primarily responsible for producing sedation and dysphoria?
Kappa receptors
Which chemicals released during trauma contribute to pain, and are targeted by antihistamines for pain relief?
Histamine and prostaglandins
Which receptor is responsible for physical dependence, miosis, and respiratory depression?
Mu receptors
Which type of receptor is not found in the spinal cord?
Epsilon receptors
Test your knowledge on how neuropathic pain is transmitted from site of injury to the brain, the perception of pain, and the modulation of pain signals through the release of endogenous opioids. Learn about neuropathic pain resulting from injuries to the peripheral or central nervous system.
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