5 Questions
Which family do mu, delta, and kappa receptors belong to?
G-protein coupled receptors
What is a pharmacological effect of opioids related to respiratory function?
Respiratory depression via medullary effects
What is the initial result of opioid interaction with its receptors in the brain and spinal cord?
Release of inhibitory serotonin to inhibit dorsal horn neurons
What is the consequence of opioid overdose on respiration?
Fatal reduction of respiration due to decreased sensitivity of respiratory centers and CO2 depression
How do massage or liniment application affect the recognition of pain?
Stimulates large sensory fibers resulting in reduced recognition of pain
Test your knowledge of pain transmission and processing with this quiz. Learn about the activation of nociceptors, transmission of information through the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, tissue injury responses, and more.
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