18 Questions
What type of pain is characterized by a sharp, localized, and well-localized pain conducted along Ad fibers?
Cutaneous pain
Which type of pain is associated with guarding, autonomic response, and poorly localized pain?
Visceral pain
What is the term for pain sensation at a far site in the skin other than the injured viscera, often referred to the skin of the same dermatome and same posterior root of spinal nerve?
Referred pain
What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in fast pain transmission?
Glutamate
Which of the following is a cause of visceral pain?
All of the above
What is the name of the theory that explains the mechanism of referred pain?
Convergence projection theory
Which type of pain is often referred to other areas of the body?
Referred pain
What type of pain is typically caused by injury to skin or mucous membranes?
Cutaneous pain
Where is gastric pain often referred to?
Between the xyphoid and umbilicus
What is the term for pain that is felt in a different area of the body than its origin?
Referred pain
Where is cardiac pain often referred to?
In the left arm and shoulder
What type of pain is typically caused by injury to organs or tissues in the abdominal cavity?
Visceral pain
What is the primary function of nociceptors?
To detect damage to tissues and trigger pain signals
Which type of pain receptors respond to extreme temperatures?
Thermal pain receptors
What percentage of nociceptors are found in visceral tissues?
Few
Which type of pain is characterized by a dull, aching sensation?
Deep pain
What is the primary role of the cortex in pain perception?
To localize and assess the intensity of pain
Which type of pain is often referred to other areas of the body?
Referred pain
This quiz covers the different types of pain, including visceral, neuropathic, fast, and slow pain. It also explores the characteristics of each type, such as duration, localization, and receptors involved.
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