Pain Signal Pathway Quiz
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What type of cells send a signal through the spinal cord to the brain when Susan falls and breaks her arms?

  • Neurons (correct)
  • Red blood cells
  • White blood cells
  • Platelets

    • What are the special cells called that are covered in proteins called opioid receptors?

  • Skin cells
  • Muscle cells
  • Neurons (correct)
  • Fat cells

    • What do opioid painkillers have in common with our natural endorphins?

  • They have no relation
  • They are produced in different parts of the body
  • They share a chemical similarity (correct)
  • They have opposite effects

    • Which region of Susan's brain is full of neurons that produce dopamine when something good happens?

    <p>Ventral tegmental area (VTA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Susan's dopamine neurons when she continues to take opioid painkillers?

    <p>Her inhibitory neurons work extra hard, making it harder for dopamine neurons to release dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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