Central (Descending) Modulation

Question 1

Central modulation refers to _____________ modulation mechanisms.

Answer 1

DESCENDING

Question 2

The purpose of sensory experience is to bring attention to important matters, often because of a need for what?

Answer 2

RESPONSE
or
REFLECTION

Question 3

Name the 4 parts of the cortex which collaborate to release chemicals, primarily endogenous opiates called endorphins and enkephalins (body’s morphine and heroin)?

Answer 3

THALAMUS
\+
INSULA (fear centre)
\+
AMYGDALA
\+
HYPOTHALAMUS

Question 4

Activation of midbrain gray area nuclei, initiates a complex INTERCOMMUNICATION that results in release from zones such as?

Answer 4

RAPHE NUCLEI
and
ENDOCANNABINOID SUBSTANCES