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Joanna Armendariz
on Dec 19, 2024
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According to the gate theory of pain transmission, activity in the _____ can inhibit the pain pathway in the spinal cord.
A) motor cortex
B) haptic-proprioceptive pathway
C) nociceptive pathway
D) corticospinal pathway
Gate Theory
A theory that suggests pain signals are modulated by neural gates in the spinal cord, which can block or allow the passage of pain signals to the brain.
Pain Transmission
The process by which pain signals are relayed from the site of injury or irritation through the nervous system to the brain.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain down through the backbone, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.
- Outline the fundamental processes involved in the recognition of pain and the conduits through which pain signals are passed.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the fundamental processes involved in the recognition of pain and the conduits through which pain signals are passed.