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Neuropathic pain is typically caused by damage to the muscular system.
Neuropathic pain is typically caused by damage to the muscular system.
False
Acute pain is a long-lasting discomfort that persists beyond the normal healing period.
Acute pain is a long-lasting discomfort that persists beyond the normal healing period.
False
Inflammatory response triggers biochemical processes that contribute to pain sensation.
Inflammatory response triggers biochemical processes that contribute to pain sensation.
True
Nociceptors are specialized sensory neurons responsible for the perception of pain.
Nociceptors are specialized sensory neurons responsible for the perception of pain.
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Transmission of pain signals only involves a single pathway in the nervous system.
Transmission of pain signals only involves a single pathway in the nervous system.
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Norepinephrine plays a role in reducing pain perception and promoting a sense of well-being.
Norepinephrine plays a role in reducing pain perception and promoting a sense of well-being.
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Glutamate is a key inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in transmitting signals within the nervous system.
Glutamate is a key inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in transmitting signals within the nervous system.
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Peripheral nerves transmit signals between the body and the central nervous system, including pain-related information.
Peripheral nerves transmit signals between the body and the central nervous system, including pain-related information.
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Neuroplasticity refers to the inability of the nervous system to adapt and reorganize, influencing pain processing and perception.
Neuroplasticity refers to the inability of the nervous system to adapt and reorganize, influencing pain processing and perception.
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Multimodal approaches in pain management involve using only one type of therapy to address all dimensions of pain experience.
Multimodal approaches in pain management involve using only one type of therapy to address all dimensions of pain experience.
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