APEX OPIOIDS WB KEY Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main opioid receptors?
A
Mu, delta, kappa
2
Q
Which receptor is no longer consider an opioid receptor?
A
Sigma receptor
3
Q
A delta transmits what kind of pain?
A
think “a game on “ Fast, sharp well localized pain”
4
Q
C Fibers transmits what kind of pain?
A
Think of C grade is for a slow person
C: transmits slow pain DULL POORLY LOCALIZED
5
Q
Dull poorly localize pain transmitted by
A
C fibers
6
Q
Fast, sharp well localized pain transmitted by
A
A-delta fibers