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What is the role of prostaglandins in pain perception?
What is the role of prostaglandins in pain perception?
- Close nerve 'gates' to painful input
- Inhibit the transmission of pain signals
- Enhance pain receptor sensitivity (correct)
- Decrease pain sensitivity
Which chemical amplifies the pain signal and is found in C fibers?
Which chemical amplifies the pain signal and is found in C fibers?
- Enkephalins
- Endorphins
- Prostaglandins
- Substance P (correct)
What type of fibers are selectively stimulated with electrodes in PhysioRX TENS to lessen pain?
What type of fibers are selectively stimulated with electrodes in PhysioRX TENS to lessen pain?
- C fibers
- Nociceptive fibers
- Nerve 'gates'
- Non-nociceptive fibers (correct)
According to the GATE CONTROL THEORY, how is pain modulated?
According to the GATE CONTROL THEORY, how is pain modulated?
What is a characteristic of neuropathic pain according to the text?
What is a characteristic of neuropathic pain according to the text?
What does peripheral sensitization involve?
What does peripheral sensitization involve?
What is a factor that can activate TRPV1 exogenously?
What is a factor that can activate TRPV1 exogenously?
Which endogenous substance acts as a TRPV1 activator?
Which endogenous substance acts as a TRPV1 activator?
What is a characteristic of long exposure to capsaicin on TRPV1 sensitization?
What is a characteristic of long exposure to capsaicin on TRPV1 sensitization?
Which type of pain occurs due to ectopic activity post-injury?
Which type of pain occurs due to ectopic activity post-injury?
What is a mechanism involved in central sensitization?
What is a mechanism involved in central sensitization?
Which neurotransmitter receptor is NOT a major player in central sensitization?
Which neurotransmitter receptor is NOT a major player in central sensitization?
