Asked by
Jessica Uddin
on Dec 19, 2024
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Why is treating chronic pain so difficult?
A) People suffering from chronic pain have difficulty accurately reporting the location of their pain.
B) Researchers have not yet identified the main pain pathways in the spinal cord.
C) There are multiple pain pathways in the spinal cord.
D) There is only one pain pathway in the spinal cord.
Chronic Pain
Persistent or recurrent pain that lasts beyond the usual course of acute illness or injury, often lacking a clear cause.
Spinal Cord
The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and tissue that is connected to the brain and runs down the vertebral column, transmitting signals to and from the brain.
- Clarify the underlying principles of pain sensation and the neural pathways implicated in the relay of pain signals.
Verified Answer
AE
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the underlying principles of pain sensation and the neural pathways implicated in the relay of pain signals.