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Which type of neurons can dampen the pain signal, according to the gate theory of pain?
Which type of neurons can dampen the pain signal, according to the gate theory of pain?
- Aδ fibers
- B fibers
- Aβ fibers (correct)
- C fibers
Where does the signal from the sensory-discriminative domain terminate in the brain?
Where does the signal from the sensory-discriminative domain terminate in the brain?
- Right somatosensory cortex (correct)
- Left somatosensory cortex
- Frontal lobe
- Occipital lobe
What is the primary target for pain relief related to C fiber neurons?
What is the primary target for pain relief related to C fiber neurons?
- AMPA receptor
- NMDA receptor
- GABA receptor
- TRPV1 receptor (correct)
In the spinal cord, where do the nociceptive afferent nerve fibers synapse?
In the spinal cord, where do the nociceptive afferent nerve fibers synapse?
Which fibers pass on information about tissue injury to the brain?
Which fibers pass on information about tissue injury to the brain?
What is the modern belief regarding stress-induced analgesia?
What is the modern belief regarding stress-induced analgesia?
Why do most evaluations fail to turn up a cause that explains chronic pain?
Why do most evaluations fail to turn up a cause that explains chronic pain?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in stress-induced analgesia according to the University of Georgia's group?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in stress-induced analgesia according to the University of Georgia's group?
What was Beecher's classic example regarding pain relief in individuals under extreme stress?
What was Beecher's classic example regarding pain relief in individuals under extreme stress?
What is the prevailing belief about nociceptive pain according to the text?
What is the prevailing belief about nociceptive pain according to the text?
What is the main reason most evaluations fail to find a cause for chronic pain?
What is the main reason most evaluations fail to find a cause for chronic pain?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in stress-induced analgesia?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in stress-induced analgesia?
What was the classic example described by Beecher regarding pain relief in individuals under extreme stress?
What was the classic example described by Beecher regarding pain relief in individuals under extreme stress?
According to the passage, where does nociceptive pain originate from?
According to the passage, where does nociceptive pain originate from?
What is the prevailing belief about stress-induced analgesia according to the University of Georgia's group?
What is the prevailing belief about stress-induced analgesia according to the University of Georgia's group?
