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Lecture 4 Flashcards

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Somatic Pain

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Sharp, localized pain

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Visceral Pain

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Dull, throbbing, aching

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Nociceptor Pain

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Due to injury to tissues

  • Sharp, Localized (somatic)
  • Dull, throbbing, aching (visceral)
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Neuropathic Pain

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Due to injury to nerves
Burning, shooting, numbing

More difficult to treat

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Substance P

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Neurotransmitter that passes on pain message

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Endogenous Opioids

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May modify sensory info, interrupting pain transmission

Endorphins, dynorphins, ekaphalins
Humor, chocolate

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