HD Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Define pain
A
Pain – unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.
2
Q
Pain threshold vs pain tolerance
A
Pain threshold – point at which stimulus becomes painful (similar for most people).
Pain tolerance – degree to which a painful stimulus can be tolerated (varies widely).
3
Q
Gate control theory
A
Gate open - activity in pain fibres
Gate closed - activity in other sensory nerves
